| One of the latest trends that has cycled back | | | | store. It saves a lot of hassle and time going |
| from generations past is the amount of knitting | | | | through security check points. If special needles |
| and crocheting that people seem to be doing. | | | | are required for the project, then it would |
| Handmade gifts have become the latest rage yet | | | | probably be wisest to purchase an extra set of |
| again. Typically, knitting projects are large and | | | | knitting needles and mail them ahead of time. |
| unwieldy, but there are many projects that are a | | | | Nothing is worse than losing your prized supplies. |
| better fit for carrying on vacation. If vacation | | | | For the fiber that is needed for the knitting |
| plans include flying, then there needs to be | | | | project, ensure that there is enough to complete |
| concessions made with supplies for compliance | | | | the project, as it's nearly impossible to match |
| with the new TSA travel restrictions. | | | | fiber from one area to another. If the project |
| Projects that are easily carried can include socks, | | | | does not require special fiber color or weight, then |
| hats, or belts if clothing is the typical project | | | | purchasing at the destination point is a better |
| choice. Other projects that are easily carried can | | | | choice. It leaves less to be packed, with new |
| include dishcloths, afghan blocks or small stuffed | | | | weight restrictions on luggage. If the projects are |
| toys. No matter the project, though, consideration | | | | small enough, it's not necessary to carry much |
| must be given to what supplies will be needed. | | | | during the travel, only what is required for what |
| Packing enough supplies can be difficult, as can | | | | during the actual travel time. For larger projects, |
| choosing which supplies that will be needed. | | | | extra fiber can be sent ahead with the needles, if |
| For knitting needles, packing bamboo or any other | | | | that option is chosen for the knitting needles. |
| type of wooden needle is preferable, especially | | | | The most important part of taking knitting on |
| with the travel restrictions for flight. If metal | | | | vacation this summer is to make sure that the |
| needles are preferential, then it would be easier to | | | | projects are fun. Make sure that they are |
| either mail them to the destination a few days in | | | | enjoyable and make sure that they are not going |
| advance or to purchase them in a local craft | | | | to cause more stress than pleasure. |