I agree - STUPID criminals and terrorists. They could spend their time better by making a quilt.
I went to TSA's site:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...rial_1252.shtm
and this is what they said about it.
"Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint
Traveling with Special Items"
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.
Hope this helps. ~ Di