Name: Swift
Brand: TOM BIHN
Price: 103.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.9 (201 reviews)

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A tote for knitters and crafty types.

Open-top tote, spacious main compartment, secured with button closure
2 flat 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 with PORON® foam padding for extra comfort

The Swift is available in multiple colors and fabrics, although the features, layout, and size remain the same in all versions.

Full Description

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.

Open-Top Tote, Secured with Button Closure

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 Clear Bottom, Medium 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 flat 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 on 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.

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 Clear Bottom, Medium 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 flat 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 on 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

U.S. high tenacity 1050 denier ballistic nylon
bluesign® certified 630 denier 50% Recycled nylon
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

1050 high tenacity ballistic nylon: TBD
525 high tenacity ballistic nylon: 1 lb 2.9 oz / 535 grams
630 denier 50% Recycled nylon: TBD
400d Halcyon®/420d nylon ripstop: 1 lb 1 oz / 480 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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Christine C.
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Versatile, High Quality Finishings
1 year ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Versatile, High Quality Finishings
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow!
When TB re-released The Swift, I ignored it because I am not a knitter. However, during one of the Limited Restocks, I because curious and went ahead and purchased a Swift! Mind Blown! It is very well made. The pockets are intuitive and so are the placement of the O-rings. The size is also deceiving. I didn't think it would fit the usual things I carry with me when I go to work. I can fit my lunch, 40 oz water bottle, and other odds and ends that make my life easier at work. It usually houses either an Everyday Cubelet or Side Effect, a mini Q-kit, a 3DOC organizer, a cubelet, size 3 travel stuff sack, and size 1 travel stuff sack. The handle are very comfortable, too, whether I am holding it with one hand, or doing the shoulder carry. I love this so bag so much that I went ahead and bought a second one when the opportunity came! The Swift is my favorite bag at this time!
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Elizabeth C.
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Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size
7 months 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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Shelly R.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
1 year ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Comfortable, Sewn in USA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Knitting Bag!
My only wish is that this had a generous pocket on the outside. I love the clear compartments on the inside. Roomy enough for a sweater quantity of yarn! Love this bag!
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Maggie B.
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Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Good Storage Size, Sewn in USA, Thoughtful Design
11 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Good Storage Size, Sewn in USA, Thoughtful Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality quality!
I almost didn’t get this, and then almost didn’t keep it.
But turns out I **love** this bag. Not only is it high quality in construction and planning, it is easy to carry and holds way more than I expected. It has become my new personal item bag when flying- which is not a small thing! I am a knitter, yes, but I carry way more than knitting when I fly== iPad Pro in its keyboard case, larger format Bullet Journal, a roll of pencils, snacks, all my chargers (watch, phone, ipad), large water bottle, a wrap/shawl.light cardigan, small cross body purse, and my knitting project (or projects) and various tools.
It sits flat on the floor, its sturdiness provides structure (I was so worried it would be mayhem with no built-in water bottle spot. It is not!) and everything in there is easily accessible- mostly because the bag is adequately horizontally-aligned with sturdiness, but also because it’s on a clip or in a special bag.
I was so skeptical when I took it out of the package- oh, no, I thought, it’s going to be insane in there. Nope. Perfect.
For me, it is a wonderful alignment of open space and organization, sturdy fabric and quality construction while being super light and incredibly easy to carry— and find things on the floor at your feet. Thanks, Tom Bihn.
If I had a wish, it would be for an outer slip pocket for my phone, and a luggage-handle-slip thingy to slide over the handle of my rollaboard. But as it is, it remains a terrific bag for me- and not just for…
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Margaret M.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship
11 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
All the attachment points are very helpful for organizing gear. An extremely well made bag!
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If something goes wrong and it's our fault, we'll fix it for free. Repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to other things that are not our fault will be performed, when possible, at a reasonable charge right here in our Seattle factory where your bag was made. Defects in materials or workmanship are uncommon and almost always evident while the product is still new. Keep in mind that bags and packs are often subject to extreme wear in everyday use: do not expect them to last forever. Only true love lasts forever! You can expect a TOM BIHN product to give years and years of hard service.

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