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.
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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.
