Harry Potter Hoodie

Just the thing for junior sorcerers!
I don't really understand the point of vests. In particular, I don't understand the point of a hooded fleece vest at all. I mean, if it's cold enough for fleece and a hood, wouldn't you want sleeves? Are there people whose arms just get very, very hot? I do not have this problem.

In any case, I somehow ended up sewing a hooded fleece vest this past week. Here's why: I bought this great lilac-blue fleece in December, when I thought I'd have the motivation to make a hat for a friend's toddler as a holiday gift...but it didn't happen. Amazingly, the same 1/2 yard sufficed to make a whole vest. As I've mentioned before and more than once, this pattern (Simplicity 5316) is super. I added 2" to the length this time as the earlier iterations are getting a bit cropped-looking.

The color is beautiful on Jonah's skin and the pattern has a fun, Harry Potter feel to it. Now I need to practice finding occasions on which he can wear such an odd piece of clothing.