Clear pockets for accessories + no zippers to snag yarn = your and our requirements for a great knitting bag.
The Swift is a shoulder bag specifically for knitters and crafty types, designed by Tom in collaboration with the readers of Knitty® magazine. The 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.
| 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 Swift is available in multiple colors and fabrics, although the features, layout, and size remain the same in all versions.
Inside the 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 Medium Yarn Stuff Sack (Clear Bottom, color matched to the interior lining of the color the Swift you choose) 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 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 it includes a feature knitters will immediately notice as indispensable: 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.
Additional Yarn Stuff Sacks, available in a wide variety of sizes and colors, are available for purchase here.
The remaining interior of the Swift is devoted to space: lots of it. For custom organization, add Clear Organizer Pouches or Pen/Tool Wrap. 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.
Knitty® is a registered trademark of Knitty magazine, used with permission.
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My new Swift is indeed the perfect knitting bag.
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I love the bag, the size, the color, the internal pockets and all the hooks, but wish it had one or two small external pockets for easy access/locating of tools used all the time - scissors, measuring tape, etc.
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"The Swift" and "Stuff Sack" were perfect companions for traveling w/my knitting. Used it as my carry on bag and crammed it full! It's tough, it fits me on shoulder or in hand. I like how it stands on it's own. Love all the clips and see through pockets w/the bright pink interior. I wanted purple for outside color, but it was unavailable. I'm happy w/the green though. Like the see through bottom of stuff sack. Took my 'shawl in a ball' along and it all fit in the small stuff sack. Tough, colorful, functional bags!!!
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This is my favorite bag! I have tried several others trying to find the right knitting bag. You can tell that the team at Tom Bihn thought about the design of this bag. It has pockets for organizing notions and knitting needles. The interior space is perfect for projects of assorted sizes. The handles are the perfect length and allow for easy carrying. Love the button closure across the top because it keeps items secure while allowing easy access. The smaller bag that is included with the Swift is awesome! It keeps your working yarn tidy and allows it to feed through smoothly so you can keep working. I have a lot of bags from all different places. This bag (and my other Tom Bihn) is my favorite! I couldn’t ask for anything better. Thank you to the team for the attention to detail, skilled craftsmanship, and commitment to producing high quality goods. I’ll be a customer for life!
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I recently received a replacement for a Swift that I had for 12 years. Very durable! Same great design. I had to wait for production, but it was well worth the wait. 2 large zippered pockets and the pouch - enough storage but not too complicated.
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