During one of my restless nights, I finished a bag that a started last month. I had been eyeing Tom Bihn's Swift knitting bag. It was designed in collaboration with Knitty in 2007. It's got a great shape, no zippers on the main opening to snag your yarn, clear interior pockets, and a couple of key fob thingies to hang your keys or the little stuff sack that comes with the bag. I would love to get one, but can't justify the $90+ shipping price tag. There's also a smaller version called the Little Swift that's $80.
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Here's my version:
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I found a pattern for a similarly shaped bag on Sew, Mama, Sew. The original pattern is a cute reversible bag, using calico or quilter's cotton. I bought some outdoor upholstery fabric for 50% off. For the trim and handles, I used duck cloth, and ripstop nylon for the interior lining. I copied the Swift's vinyl pockets, but also added an exterior zippered pocket and a water bottle pocket inside the bag.
It's a little small, only about 15" wide X 11"tall. I may make a bigger version and gift this prototype to one of my sisters.
