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Swift

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 Stars (235 Reviews)

$103.00

Color: Nebulous Grey Ballistic/Acai 200 Halcyon

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Designed for knitters by knitters.

16 liters / 950 cu. in.

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TLDR

A tote for knitters and crafty types.

  • Open-top tote, spacious main compartment, secured with button closure
  • Two clear urethane interior pockets
  • Flat bottom that allows bag to stand on its own
  • Includes one Medium Yarn Stuff Sack that matches interior of the bag, clipped into O-ring
  • Handles made with PORON® foam padding for extra comfort

Full Description

Design Story

Want to know the Swift's origin story? In 2005, we held a contest with Knitty® magazine and asked their readers to tell us everything they would like to see in the ultimate knitting bag — from colors, materials, and style of bag to functionality, accessories, and size. We received a flood of entries and suggestions. Tom made a few prototypes and sent them off to the editors of Knitty® for review; they responded with their ideas and thoughts. And, when the final design was ready for debut, the editors of Knitty® held a naming party. Many great names were suggested, but the winning entry was chosen because it has significance to knitters but doesn't designate the bag as solely for knitting: it's a great bag for all kinds of crafts, and many folks will find its clear pockets and stuff sack useful features in an everyday bag. Special thanks go to Amy and all the editors and readers of Knitty® magazine: we couldn't have done it without you.

Knitty® is a registered trademark of Knitty magazine, used with permission.

Button Closure Open-Top Tote

The Swift is an open-top tote. Looking at the profile view, you will see that the top sides are V-shaped, giving the bag a nice wide opening. The main compartment is spacious and can easily fit a big project, such as a chunky sweater. The top of the tote is secured with a button closure. We deliberately chose to omit the use of a main zipper so that you don't risk snagging your yarn when loading and unloading your bag.

An O-ring is situated on each interior end of the bag right below the "V." The O-rings are designed to allow you to clip the included Yarn Stuff Sack to the left or right side of the bag. You can also clip the additional Yarn Stuff Sacks or other optional organizers to the O-rings.

On the interior front and back of the main compartment are two clear urethane pockets. The pockets mirror each other and they close with strong #8 YKK zippers. We kept these pockets flat to minimize the space in the main compartment. This is a great spot to put anything that you want to keep in sight. The pockets also flap up, allowing you to easily access them even when the main compartment is fully loaded.

Above each clear urethane pocket is an O-ring for additional pouches. One also has an included and attached Key Strap.

Flat Bottom

We designed the Swift to be able to stand on its own. You can feel at ease putting the bag down in front of you on the plane or next to you at a café or park without worrying about the contents of your bag spilling out. (We've heard that balls of yarn rolling out is about the worst thing that could happen.)

The flat bottom of the Swift is made with our heavy duty 1050 denier Black Ballistic fabric. If you tend to  put your bag on the ground, you don't have to worry about the bottom tearing since the fabric is quite strong. And the dark color will prevent any dirt from becoming easily visible.

PORON® Foam-Padded Handles

The handles are the ideal length for carrying in hand or over the shoulder, with the highest quality PORON® foam padding.

What's Included

Clear Bottom, Medium Yarn Stuff Sack

The included Medium Yarn Stuff Sack is made of the same fabric that backs the clear urethane pockets of the Swift. This Yarn Stuff Sack can accommodate a large ball of yarn. It has a drawstring top and a triangular clip open/close grommet to feed yarn through. The clear urethane bottom allows you to quickly see what the Yarn Stuff Sack contains.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap

As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

What's Optional

Yarn Stuff Sack

We include one Yarn Stuff Sack, but you can always add more and clip them onto the O-rings.

Travel Stuff Sack

Similar to the Yarn Stuff Sack but oval bottom. Comes in 4 sizes.

Clear 3D Organizer Cube or All-Fabric 3D Organizer Cube

Store smaller supplies.

Large Travel Tray

Perfect for a ball of yarn.

Cache

We know knitters like to have access to their patterns. We also think the Swift can double up as a work tote. Store your tablet or up to 14" laptop in a Cache for extra protection, then slip it inside the main compartment.

Freudian Slip

Add five additional pockets of organization — three zippered pockets on one side and two large open-top pockets on the other.

Want to know the Swift's origin story? In 2005, we held a contest with Knitty® magazine and asked their readers to tell us everything they would like to see in the ultimate knitting bag — from colors, materials, and style of bag to functionality, accessories, and size. We received a flood of entries and suggestions. Tom made a few prototypes and sent them off to the editors of Knitty® for review; they responded with their ideas and thoughts. And, when the final design was ready for debut, the editors of Knitty® held a naming party. Many great names were suggested, but the winning entry was chosen because it has significance to knitters but doesn't designate the bag as solely for knitting: it's a great bag for all kinds of crafts, and many folks will find its clear pockets and stuff sack useful features in an everyday bag. Special thanks go to Amy and all the editors and readers of Knitty® magazine: we couldn't have done it without you.

Knitty® is a registered trademark of Knitty magazine, used with permission.

The Swift is an open-top tote. Looking at the profile view, you will see that the top sides are V-shaped, giving the bag a nice wide opening. The main compartment is spacious and can easily fit a big project, such as a chunky sweater. The top of the tote is secured with a button closure. We deliberately chose to omit the use of a main zipper so that you don't risk snagging your yarn when loading and unloading your bag.

An O-ring is situated on each interior end of the bag right below the "V." The O-rings are designed to allow you to clip the included Yarn Stuff Sack to the left or right side of the bag. You can also clip the additional Yarn Stuff Sacks or other optional organizers to the O-rings.

On the interior front and back of the main compartment are two clear urethane pockets. The pockets mirror each other and they close with strong #8 YKK zippers. We kept these pockets flat to minimize the space in the main compartment. This is a great spot to put anything that you want to keep in sight. The pockets also flap up, allowing you to easily access them even when the main compartment is fully loaded.

Above each clear urethane pocket is an O-ring for additional pouches. One also has an included and attached Key Strap.

We designed the Swift to be able to stand on its own. You can feel at ease putting the bag down in front of you on the plane or next to you at a café or park without worrying about the contents of your bag spilling out. (We've heard that balls of yarn rolling out is about the worst thing that could happen.)

The flat bottom of the Swift is made with our heavy duty 1050 denier Black Ballistic fabric. If you tend to  put your bag on the ground, you don't have to worry about the bottom tearing since the fabric is quite strong. And the dark color will prevent any dirt from becoming easily visible.

The handles are the ideal length for carrying in hand or over the shoulder, with the highest quality PORON® foam padding.

Clear Bottom, Medium Yarn Stuff Sack

The included Medium Yarn Stuff Sack is made of the same fabric that backs the clear urethane pockets of the Swift. This Yarn Stuff Sack can accommodate a large ball of yarn. It has a drawstring top and a triangular clip open/close grommet to feed yarn through. The clear urethane bottom allows you to quickly see what the Yarn Stuff Sack contains.

8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap

As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.

Yarn Stuff Sack

We include one Yarn Stuff Sack, but you can always add more and clip them onto the O-rings.

Travel Stuff Sack

Similar to the Yarn Stuff Sack but oval bottom. Comes in 4 sizes.

Clear 3D Organizer Cube or All-Fabric 3D Organizer Cube

Store smaller supplies.

Large Travel Tray

Perfect for a ball of yarn.

Cache

We know knitters like to have access to their patterns. We also think the Swift can double up as a work tote. Store your tablet or up to 14" laptop in a Cache for extra protection, then slip it inside the main compartment.

Freudian Slip

Add five additional pockets of organization — three zippered pockets on one side and two large open-top pockets on the other.

Materials

Exterior

bluesign® certified High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Inside Pocket Fronts

.016" clear urethane

Inside Pockets Backing & Yarn Stuff Sack

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop
— or —
bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop nylon

Zippers

#8 YKK coil zippers on pockets

Handles

PORON® foam

Specs

Dimensions

12.6" (w) x 13.4" (h) x 7.5" (d) / 320 (w) x 340 (h) x 190 (d) mm
Handle Length: 22" / 560 mm

Weight

630 high tenacity ballistic nylon: 1 lb 2.9 oz / 535 grams

Volume

16 liters / 950 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)

Total O-Rings

6 (4 in the main compartment, 1 in the front clear pocket, 1 in the back clear pocket)

What's Included

1x 8-inch Black Webbing Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
1x Medium Clear-Bottomed Yarn Stuff Sack (Color Corresponds to Interior Color of Swift)

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235 reviews
  • Rachel T.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
    3 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Another great bag!

    I really love the swift for multiple reasons. I didn’t buy it primarily for knitting but I do use it to carry crafting things around. I LOVE the little zippered clear pouches, the material is really soft which was surprising!

    Every Saturday I take my kids to the library and like to pack a project for the couple of hours we are there. This bag is perfect for packing supplies like scissors, needles, paperwork patterns, material. I can see what is where with the clear pockets, and I can also fit my sidekick right in the main pocket perfectly, without emptying the contents.

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  • Pat B.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great bag

    I have had many knitting bags during my time, and I had a fire at my house and lost everything. The only bag I was interested in replacing was the swift it’s lightweight with no snagging problems and I love it. The size is perfect. Not to mention, the colors are beautiful.

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  • Ashley R.
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    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Sewn in USA
    3 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Sewn in USA
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I love mine.

    This is my absolute favorite bag I’ve gotten from TB. I use it to carry all my crochet, but I also have used it as a purse. I love that it stands up on its own and the clear pockets are great for finding smaller items like stitch markers.

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  • Andrea M.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Unique, Good Storage Size
    7 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Unique, Good Storage Size
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Disappointed

    I really wanted to love this Swift! I was searching for the perfect bag and looked at many different possibilities. I was disappointed to realize that the clear pockets were a rubbery sticky material. I thought it was going to be clear vinyl, and I assumed it would be easy to slide books papers, and natural fibers into the bag. It is not easy it gets stuck and I feel like it’s a considerable design flaw.

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    TOM BIHN
    7 months ago

    Hi Andrea! Thank you for the feedback, and we're sorry to hear the urethane pockets did not work out for you.

  • Elizabeth C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My mom wants one too!

    Been my project bag, everyday carry, gym and catch all bag in one. A little on the larger side (fits thick sweater knits, shawls. 12/10 for upright standing on its own!!! Would want to get the Little Swift in Aubergine in a restock. Love the burnt orange, a bit more muted and earth-tone-burnt-pumpking-pie colour. Yarn pouch fits a whole ball of Noro (Ito) yarn!

    Interested to see how this compares to the Pop Tote.

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