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Hi There! I have brought my knitting on a plane from Oregon to California and back. Both times I was not stopped. I had aluminum circular knitting needles. As of now, the TSA website states you can bring knitting and crochet needles and scissors under.... 3" I think. You can't bring the circular thread cutters.
They should not take them from you, but it all depends on the agent you get. If he's in a sour mood, he might deem you dangerous to society and take them. Its always a risk even though they are technically allowed. That's why I don't take needles longer than 10". I try to bring plastic or wooden if possible, and I take plastic darning needles rather than metal.
Most airlines should allow them, at least American airlines should. Check if you are flying with a foreign airline on their website.
Hope that helps!
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