The perfectly sized tote for every day carry. Designed with knitters and other crafty types in mind.
The Little Swift is a smaller version of our Swift tote bag. Originally designed for knitters and crafty types, The Swift was designed by Tom in collaboration with the readers of Knitty® magazine. Since its debut, the Swift has become popular among knitters and non-knitters alike seeking a uniquely styled tote/shoulder bag. Tom noticed that many of the women who work at TOM BIHN and carry Swifts didn't always need a bag as large as the Swift. On some days, a smaller version would work better. And the Little Swift was born.
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The Swift 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 (really) couldn't have done it without you. |
The Little Swift is available in multiple colors and fabrics, although the features, layout, and size remain the same in all versions.
Inside the Little Swift are two clear urethane pockets. The pockets mirror each other, and they close with strong #8 YKK zippers. Above one of these pockets you'll find an O-ring with a key snap attached. On each end of the bag's interior is another O-ring. The O-rings are designed to allow you to clip the included Small Yarn Stuff Sack (in a color and fabric matching the interior of the bag) to the left or right side of the bag. And, of course, you can clip additional Yarn Stuff Sacks to the O-rings.
The included Small Yarn Stuff Sack is made with the same fabric that backs the clear urethane pockets of the Little Swift. This Yarn Stuff Sack can accommodate a medium or small ball of yarn. It has a drawstring top, and it includes a feature knitters will immediately notice as indispensable: a triangular clip open/close grommet to feed yarn through.
The remaining interior of the Little Swift is devoted to space for your stuff. For custom organization, add Clear Organizer Pouches, Knitting Tool Pouches, a Travel Tray or Pen/Tool Wrap. The Little Swift's tote-bag design 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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Rated 5 out of 5
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Not too small, and not too big. It is just right! I have a Swift for larger knitting projects. I love my Little Swift for the smaller ones. It is set up to easily fit everything I need
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Rated 5 out of 5
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My previous knitting bag was a many years old Fringe Association Field Bag. It was a decent bag but the leather strap was becoming very worn, and I hated that my yarn was always catching on the rope knots used to close the bag. Plus it couldn’t be carried on a shoulder.
I am thrilled with my Little Swift by comparison. When I first opened the box, I thought it looked too small and I’d made a mistake. Then I put my current project inside, an almost complete large women’s sweater, and got organized. Fits perfectly! I don’t love large bags and there is not much room to spare, but that suits my needs perfectly.
The included small stuff sack is just big enough for a pretty standard dk-weight yarn cake. Im not sure if the guiding clip inside the stuff sack is truly necessary but it’s unobtrusive at least. I’m glad I bought a few extra medium stuff sacks for other projects, too.
I wish I’d bought the original Swift too 😂 but I’m super happy with this bag and look forward to many happy projects together.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Yes! I knit and that is why I bought this bag. But honestly, I repurposed it to be my everyday purse. It's simply the perfect size. It sits up nicely. It's easy to find stuff inside. And, it's virtually indestructible. Sure, I keep buying other purses....but I keep going back to my Little Swift. I hope it comes back into production....I'd happily buy another color.
This bag is the absolutely best bag for knitters hands down!! I think people just didn’t know about it. I am so glad I have mine- love it. The bag looks great as a tote at work and organizes very well. The strength of the smaller bag is great- knitting needles can’t poke through
