Crochet et tricot 1928 pt. 2

A continuation of my last post. Some men's patterns in this one, including suspenders and a tie. Super fun stuff! I haven't tested any of these patterns, but since most of them are basically rectangles, they should be easy enough to figure out, even if you can't read French.

Crochet et Tricot 1928

From Gallica, again. Don't forget you can download a .PDF of the entire issue. Lots of fun stuff in this post and the next one, including a girdle, a dress, and "combinations".

Socks, double-breasted vests, and lingerie under the jump!

More vintage French knitting patterns, this time from the late 1920s-early 1930s

As a lover of vintage things, I am eternally indebted to projects like Google Books, Trove, and Gallica. My current obsession is Gallica--there are a few French magazines on there from the 1920s and 1930s and they're absolutely lovely! Of course, there are earlier (and probably later!) editions as well...I'm just busy soaking it all in!

These patterns are from the Crochet et Tricot edition of la Mode du Jour. The site says that the issue is from 1928, but it looks more early 30s to me. 

I selected eleven patterns from the magazine to share, six today and five tomorrow, but you can download the whole PDF here. You can also download the images individually in .jpg format or download a .txt document, which might be better for running the patterns through Google translate if you're uncertain about the instructions. 

As is typical for earlier knitting patterns, the yarn requirements are probably a little under what's actually required. 4-fils would be 4-ply (UK) or modern-day US sock/fingering yarn. But check your gauge and knit what's comfortable for you. 

Off we go!

Four more after the jump!

some vintage knitting patterns in french

I am very anti-authority when it comes to knitting. I personally prefer spending money on yarn over books and patterns. If I like a pattern that's not free, I can probably find a free equivalent on Drops, Trove, or elsewhere. I've been knitting for six years (gosh, that seems like a long time!) and I've done enough knitting to look at a photo and figure it out. (Now, finishing the project? That's another issue...) Which is why I love the Lutterloh approach:

All you need is a pattern (or the measurements of one) and the gauge and you're set!

So when I found these knitting patterns on Ebay, I knew we were made for each other. Maybe. I guess I have to make them first. Click to make 'em bigger. 

More after the jump...