Have Yarn...Will Travel!

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Can you knit/crochet on the plane, that is the question? The answer...on domestic flights...yes, you can.  Kristy Glass from Lion Brand suggests you load TSA's handy app and check what you can and can't bring on the plane.

Her recommendations for yarn travel, Lion Brand's 24-7 Cotton and Shawl in a ball.  (You knit a shawl from one ball of yarn.)  That's what I need.





Here are some more yarn travel tips from Knitting Expert Susan E. Weiss:

(Yarn Harlot)

• Pick a small project. Things like socks, a scarf, a hat or other small projects make more sense in the limited space.

• Use circular needles. This is a great tip for your own sanity and for the sake of the people around you. If you are using circular needles, you can't drop a needle and send it rolling down the cabin. Circular needles also tend to need a smaller range of motion in which to work, so you'll elbow the person sitting next to you a lot less. It is recommended that your circular needle be no bigger than 31 inches in total length.

• Try plastic or bamboo needles. There's something completely nonthreatening about plastic needles. 

• Stick to small sizes. Technically there is no restriction on the size of knitting needles you take onto an airplane, but that doesn't mean that people haven't been asked to leave their knitting at home if the security officer perceives the needles as a threat. Your best bet is to stick to small- sized needles.

• Choose blunt objects. Knitting needles that don't look sharp are much more likely to easily pass through security. Scissors must be blunt as well, and the blades can be no longer than 4 inches/10 cm. 
•  Choose fast summer projects you can do on vacation, like these fruity trivets and pot holders.

 

Crochet Version 

Knit Version 

1.  Knit or Crochet Trivets and Pot Holders --How cute are these?  Take them with you to your summer barbeques and pool parties.  Cute and useful, what more could you want?  Made of Blue Sky Worsted Cotton from Purl SoHo, they're great thank you gifts your hosts will love.  

2.  Summer Headbands - Great for Hot Days!

As the temperature rises, your hair may swell or drop like a pancake.  Not to worry, this breezy headband will keep your lovely strands tamed. 

(Provisional Cast-on Headband)

Headband
See pattern at Elite Classic Yarns.

 (The Genius Headband)

3. Create Summer Jewelry
Step out of your comfort zone and crochet/knit a necklace, bracelet or if you're really feeling daring...try earrings.

This flower necklace is a great project to start your journey into jewelry.  We'll have more in our next post, so stay tuned.

 (Ravelry)

 (Crochet Starfish Earrings)

You'll be a hit at the beach wearing your very own crochet starfish earrings  Be sure to take them off before you hit the waves.

While you're playing hard, cool off with these summer treats you can make yourself.  I promise.
  
Multi-layer fruit popsicles.  

 (Allrecipes.com)

(Homemaking Tips)

What adventures in knitting/crocheting are you embarking on this summer?