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I bought one of these and always thought it was kinda nifty. Unfortunately it's just the pendant, and not a chain. In my opinion, having a yarn cutter around my neck is pretty handy!

Join us in the woods on Samhain for spooky spells and...yarn winding...

Seriously though, I thought the giant windmill set up in the back of my LYS was some kind of hocus pocus too until I invested in my own. Basic winder from Michaels I think with a coupon? Then splurged more for this style of swift. It comes apart and stores as basically a long plank that I can tuck away easily. https://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Needlecraft-Tabletop-Wooden-2-5-6-Feet/dp/B0067MMCD8/ref=asc_df_B0067MMCD8/

It was game changer for me to start winding and making my own cakes. Perfect pulls nearly every time now.

This is the yarn I used

This is the pattern I used.

I used a 4.5mm hook with this pattern. I had tried out a much more complicated Star with a puff stitch and got frustrated since I’m new to this. This pattern was super easy and cute! I’ll probably add glitter to make them stand out.

Retractable measuring tape, a yarn needle, a pen, and ALWAYS my Clover yarn cutter pendant (which I bought at Michaels rather than amazon, but that was the first link that came up). When I don't have this in my project bag, I always regret it.

I bought a pendant thread cutter for £5 on amazon and it's been brilliant for flying! I hooked yarn through the eye and wear it as a bracelet so I don't lose it and don't have to take it off when I need to cut thread. I also second the suggestion of ziplocs, especially if you're taking a few projects. I've just got back from holiday and I just sorted floss, linen and a printed copy of any patterns into a ziploc for each project and I managed to take three with very little space taken up! Nothing better than stitching on a plane to make the time disappear :D
Also, not packing, but I downloaded episodes of stitch & bitch podcast which was so fun :)

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Link to something similar to the pendant on Amazon - i took a punt on US amazon :p

There is a reason that traditional Fair Isle sweaters never ever use more than two colours per row, and this is that reason. There's a Kaffe Fassett pattern from his first book, the Dark Star Coat, that I always thought was incredibly beautiful but I knew I'd never make it because the entire massive garment is three colours per row, and fuck that. Two colours or death.

My own solution to this sort of thing would be to Swiss darn small areas of colour in place over a two-colour Fair Isle: for example, in the bottom stripe, I'd have worked it in black and grey, and then duplicate-stitched the white areas.

Anyway, that's no help to you, as you've already made an entire section. Clover makes a device that will carry up to four colours of yarn: perhaps that will work for you.

Yes! I came here to add a swift link. I see those umbrella style blow up ones and am always so impressed by how much nicer mine is. Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift 2.5-6 feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067MMCD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_dPH9FbHWYRKPT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There are TSA thread cutters out there. https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Thread-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000YQH0K8/ref=asc_df_B000YQH0K8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167125073482&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17676156666749142653&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&... Not sure if pins are not allowed if needles are? Instead of pins you can give her wonder clips to hold things too.

My mother carried something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Thread-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000YQH0K8/ref=asc_df_B000YQH0K8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167125073482&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1055306287733809185&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026502&hvtargid=pla-359972483647&psc=1

A non nail-clipper, non-sewing scissor alternative is a Thread Cutter Pendant. Some airports disallow nail clippers.

Amazon came up with this one: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Thread-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000YQH0K8/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=VTT0HYZ2ZBQL&keywords=thread+cutting+tool+necklace&qid=1668658405&sprefix=thread+cutting+tool+necklace+%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-6

I have something like this. You just put your yarn on and pull from the outside. So much better, less tangles. There is a recent post about a popular one at the moment, I think it's called wool jeanie

I LOVE my “fancy” yarns! This is the BEST swift ever! Breaks down easily and I store it in the box it came in. Stanwood Needlecraft Tabletop Amish Style Wooden Yarn Swift 2.5-6 feet https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0067MMCD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9P3VM6ABAPTACXA7FVVX

There’s a device called a yarn butler if you like going from the outside of the cake. But I’ve heard of people just using a cheap paper towel holder.

Classic Knit Wooden Spinning Yarn & Thread Holder - Each https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YT42VZA/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_THNEXAN7ZJDDF4GZ2SEH

There’s also fancy yarn bowls. I got one for Christmas and it beautiful but any cheap bowl or bucket could help with containment if you are worried about it falling off the couch.

My friend got me a thing like this for my birthday a few years back, it's designed to be a necklace pendant but would work perfectly well without
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clover-Cutter-Pendant-Antique-Silver/dp/B000WV1YC0

Would one of these be allowed? https://www.amazon.com/Clover-3106-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=yarn+cutter&qid=1651090227&sr=8-5

You should get a yarn cutter for next time! It looks like a necklace pendant but it actually cuts yarn. Something like this.

I second getting a yarn winder! I don't usually buy hanks so I don't have a swift but I do have this and it's amazing!

Cake your yarn with the winder and then pop it on the holder and work from the outside in. No tangled yarn, no yarn barf and no collapsing yarn (which happens when you centre pull)

I don't know if it would cut yarn, but there's a pendant thread cutter (?) That a lot of cross stitchers use for travel.

Here's a JoAnns link, but I think Amazon/Michaels carries it too: https://joann.app.link/KLLNvKBnWob

Actually, here's an Amazon link too (I just grabbed one, feel free to search on your own): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YQH0K8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_EWNGGHDFKGK7AGEZBDHM

Are you looking for the floss version or the printed version?

I found the printed version pretty cheap on Amazon.fr but the floss versions all look to be around 35-40€

DMC Colorcrd Fils à coudre 12 pages imprimées sur carte couleur https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B001C1NMO2/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_ERYAJ28N4RC8Y925WKCV

For scissors cutting yarn there are rlly cool yarn cutters online. Where they are these necklaces with blades between pieces tht u cant rlllly put ur finger in or anything so u just slot the yarn and tug, and its cut

Yarn cutter pendant i got for thicker yarn. I think ive done up to super 6 bulky but its been a while cuz i lost mine. I knw up to worsted 4 works fine in it

Clover Pendant, Antique Silver 4.9" Height, 2.5" Length, 0.4" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_PS2AP2M872C2JRPKBPBE

Other yarn cutter pendants for thinner threads and such 2 Pieces Yarn Cutter Pendants Antique Gold Silver Metal Thread Cutter Pendant Round Shape Yarn Cutter Pendant for DIY Sewing Tools (Antique Gold, Antique Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T9NSMQS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_K95JNQVAY39EN6B0G6VM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

So yea these might make it throo. Its metal so ud have to take it off but its basically a necklace tht can cut thread ^-^

Also i didnt knw knitting needles are something i need to look out for on flights/or to other countries. I dont fly much. Does thr same thing happen with metal crochet hooks does anyone knw?

i use one of these and it's honestly life changing

This one is very outside of the box, but my boyfriend gifted this to me a year ago and it is my most used tool.

Scissors are scary with amigurumi because if you accidentally cut the doll, the whole thing falls apart.

Clover Pendant, Antique Silver 4.9" Height, 2.5" Length, 0.4" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_QHKN4FRW73341YZG4TJ4

The pendant above has little "hook" areas with a sharp blade on the inside, so you can cut any yarn right up against the body (necessary for amigurumi) and it will not cut any other yarn on accident. You also cannot accidentally cut yourself. I rarely ever use Scissors anymore (only for cutting big ribbons). It can be put on a chain/yarn strand and worn around the neck even!

I got it off of Amazon. It’s pricy for the amount you get on Amazon. The Lion Brand site sells it for $7 but you have to pay for shipping and it’s sold out.

Here’s the one by Clover than I use for my yarn! Passes TSA :) Clover Pendant, Antique Silver 4.9" Height, 2.5" Length, 0.4" Width https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WV1YC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V771JHMMTBWRP39FM5GB

I have this one and absolutely love it. It completely disassembles so it doesn’t take up much space, and you don’t have to attach it to a table with a vice grip. I also think it’s way easier to load compared to the umbrella style ones.

https://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Needlecraft-Tabletop-Wooden-2-5-6-Feet/dp/B0067MMCD8/

It’s a style. It is formed of a cross with pegs to hold the yarn not an umbrella shape. Here is an Amazon listing

https://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Needlecraft-Tabletop-Wooden-2-5-6-Feet/dp/B0067MMCD8

There are nicer ones if you go digging.,

I remember my mum used to always have this problem having her embroidery scissors confiscated at the airport! She bought a clover threadcutter years ago and still has it now it’s brilliant!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clover-Thread-Cutter-Pendant-Antique/dp/B000YQH0K8/ref=asc_df_B000YQH0K8/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=255870287193&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=318277539487314496&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&...

Lion Brand Yarn DIY Glow Yarn, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0812BLX73/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A44BEP3ZA5HVYQPY0QAZ

The reviews say the skiens are small but that it’s fun to work with. Some small ghosts seem like they’d be the perfect thing to make! I haven’t tried it yet myself.

I bought mine from a craft store for under $2, honestly, haha. There are fancier ones but mine is just a flimsy one like this

Those photos show it on their pointer finger, but I wear mine on my ring finger and still weave the yarn under my middle and guide with it over my pointer, but it stops me from gripping the yarn with with my ring and pinky fingers and makes things smoother for me

Maybe a better comparison would be consenting to a search of your car. In the two states I've gotten my license, refusal to take a breathalyzer is an automatic DUI. But a cop has to have reason or consent to search your vehicle. A lot of people will say to just give consent if you have nothing to hide because it's easier. But this just opens a window for the cops to find any small matter of incriminating evidence.

As a teenager, a cop strong armed my friend into giving consent to a search because we were parked and watching a hurricane roll in (very small town, it was that or hanging out at the Walmart.) Obviously, there was nothing in the car. But the cop tried to put the fear of god into us or something by insisting a pendant like this constituted contraband or paraphernalia because it had a blade inside.

Do the breathalyzer. Don't consent to search with out probable cause.