Knitting Needles
Knitting needles and crochet hooks are allowed in carry-on, both metal and plastic.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Knitting needles, crochet hooks, and other needlepoint tools are permitted in carry-on, whether metal or plastic. As with any pointed item, the individual TSA officer has final discretion at the checkpoint.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
Special instructions
Circular thread cutters or any needlepoint accessory that includes an actual blade must go in checked baggage instead — the blade-free needles and hooks themselves are what's allowed in carry-on.
FAQ
- Are metal knitting needles allowed in carry-on?
- Yes — both metal and plastic knitting needles and crochet hooks are permitted in carry-on. Any accessory with an actual blade, like a thread cutter, needs to go in checked baggage instead.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.