The Swift Story:
In 2005, we held a
contest with Knitty® magazine and asked their
readers to tell us everything that 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 of the editors and
readers of Knitty® magazine: we (really) couldn't have done it without
you.
The Swift is available in multiple colors and three different fabrics,
although the features, layout, and size remain the same in all versions.
Made from 1000 denier Cordura nylon, the Swift is a softer,
flexible bag available in wide variety of color combinations. The second version of the Swift, made of
1050 denier ballistic nylon, is a stiffer
bag that stands up on its own more readily. The third version is made
out of real Cork fabric and is available for order on a separate page - click here for more
information.
Inside the Swift are two clear Urethane pockets backed with Japanese-made
Dyneema ripstop fabric. The pockets mirror each other, and they close with tough #8 YKK zippers.
Above one of these pockets
you'll find an "o-ring" with a key snap attached. On each end of the
interior of the bag is another "o-ring." This
"o-ring" is designed to
allow you to clip the included Clear Bottom Yarn Stuff Sack to either the left or
right side of the bag. (Or, if you choose to purchase an extra Yarn
Stuff Sack or Clear, Padded, or Cork Organizer Pouches, both "o-rings"
can be utilized.)
The Clear Bottom Yarn Stuff Sack, made out of the same Dyneema rip-stop fabric that
backs the clear urethane pockets of the bag, can accommodate a large ball
of yarn. It has a drawstring top, and it includes a feature that
knitters will
immediately notice as indispensable: a snap open/close grommet through which one can
feed yarn. It also has (you guessed it) a clear urethane bottom that allows you to quickly see what the
Yarn Stuff Sack contains. One can also purchase an extra Yarn Stuff Sack in an All
Fabric (the All Fabric Yarn Stuff Sack is available in either Black/White or Sapphire/White Dyneema rip-stop), or the same Clear Bottom version that
is included with the Swift.
The remaining interior of the Swift is devoted to space: lots of it.
Most knitters and crafters will find this bag perfect in size. For
custom organization, one can add Clear Organizer Pouches or Clear
Quarter Packing Cubes.
The tote design of the Swift allows its contents to be easily found:
you'll never have to waste time searching inside deep caverns for
small lost items. A button closure
secures the top of the bag, which, unlike a zipper, won't fray yarn
or projects. The handles are the
ideal length for carrying in hand or on
the shoulder, with the highest-quality Poron foam padding them.
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