Knitting while travelling

The terrace of our hotel in Fira on Santorini wasn’t just inviting for sunbathing, reading, a coffee or a glass of wine. It was also an excellent place to sit and knit in a relaxed way! While I was out alone with my camera, Anja preferred the magnificent atmosphere, with the panoramic view of the islands and the sea, in the still-warming autumn sun. After all, there was warm clothing to be made for the approaching winter.

Air travel and knitting aren’t mutually exclusive, as you might assume because of the sharp needles. You can transport all types of needles in checked luggage. If you want to knit at the airport or on the plane, you can also do so without any problems with the right preparation. Knitting needles are not explicitly excluded from hand luggage. There are many reports of people’s experiences with this on the internet. We had also checked with the airlines beforehand and hadn’t read about any fundamental ban. To be on the safe side, Anja had taken wooden knitting needles – bamboo would also work – as these are more likely to break and therefore have less potential for danger. We also asked the staff at the security checkpoint of the respective airport – they would have the final say, after all – and had no problems with it.