Yes, the former Marine sergeant and actor who played the drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket (NSFW language) can knit. Got a problem with that?
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as of 11/5/2011 . I can tell you I recently flew with a pair of circulars with no problem. I was even able to bring a small pair of snips for my yarn.
Per the TSA website:
Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.
Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.
Note there is no mention of materials. I got an entire collection of Addi Turbo circular needles (metal knitting needles connected by a cable, for knitting tubes like sweaters, socks, and hats) through security in 2004 when I deployed overseas. I even got scissors through -- because they had blunted tips and blades shorter than four inches.
You know why I could do all that? BECAUSE I DID MY DAMN RESEARCH INSTEAD OF RELYING ON FAULTY MEMORY FROM A DECADE AGO.
Sheesh.
http://www.cabelas.com/sleeves-camo-cabelas-knit-gun-sock-bulk-pack.shtml
Found at the Fark thread on this item.
http://www.fark.com/comments/6662047/Drill-instructor-film-badass-R-Lee-Ermey-caught-knitting-YOU-GOT-A-PROBLEM-WITH-THAT-YOU-BUNCH-OF-JACKWAGONS