Iam going to Calif in Oct., and we still don't know what airline we are flying. Iam not sure what Im allowed to bring in my carry on. I enjoy crotcheting, beading, and def. reading. I found some wonderful pairs of dull crotchet needles, a type of like, fishing line that i can bead with instead of wire, and i don't think books are a prob. Iam thinking about scissors, tho. Ikno some places let passengers use them, and it would be great if i could, but i might have to make do w/ nail clippers. If i could get a liat of general stuff ur allowed to hold in ur carry-on, as well as appropriate, standard carry-on sizes. Im flying from PA-Ca! Thnx so so much!!!!!!!