Simply put... yes... maybe! 

Ok, ok, you can stop rolling your eyes now. But seriously, the answer can be a confusing one to decipher so I'm going to share my experiences and a list of resources to help you prepare for your upcoming travel plans so that you aren't at risk of losing your needles... much less your precious WIP (work in progress) as you go through security. 

Oshare the love! Knit a cozy blanket for baby complete with tiny pom poms. This easy knitting pattern is created making sections of Weepaca yarn, then sections of Weepaca combined with Oshare Pon Pon yarn.

Knit a soft and furry blanket for baby!

Last week I was able to share about the ol' kfb - a method of increasing that doesn't leave a gap. This week I get to share about the opposite - a method of decreasing: the ssk, or slip slip knit. 

Inspired by Olympic gold winner Chloe Kim, Halfpipe Hat features Bulky Merino Wool Yarn. This go-for-the-gold project knits up quickly and is topped with a big pom pom. Perfect for knitters of all skill levels.

*rubbing my hands together in anticipation* I loooooove tackling questions like this because there is a clear answer, but it also opens up the door to share more information! So here it goes.

Easy knitting! Create a large garter-stitch triangle shawl using two skeins of Manos Alegria hand dyed yarn. This project is knitted on long circular needles to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Fitbit. Apple Watch. Wrist activity trackers of any sort... just about everyone has one these days. And knitters?! Lemme tell ya! We can use our knitting skills to "cheat" the system and beat out all of our friends for most steps, most hours standing and most activity each day! 

Quick and colorful! Knit a cozy striped blanket for baby. It's a free knitting pattern that knits up fast using bulky weight yarn from Ewe Ewe. This easy pattern is perfect for beginner knitters, too!

Self striping Pendenza yarn is ideal for knitting an asymmetrical shawl. This easy-to-knit free pattern uses two balls of yarn for a carefree, colorful completed wrap. Pendenza is a cotton yarn great for near year-round wear.

Knit a layering piece you'll wear all season! From Berroco Yarns, Peverly is an open front cardigan with texture on the wide front band, bottom hem, and sleeve cuffs. This sweater uses Catena yarn and large needles for quick knitting results.

One ball of Zauberball or Crazy Zauberball yarn is all it takes to create a set of unique, colorful and very wearable arm warmers and beanie.