Soft Armor with a Puppy Sigil

So excited about this project- it was such fun!

When Justice of Thread + Sprout started sharing sneak peeks of her latest pattern, Soft Armor, I immediately knew I would be making one for my niece. 

The vibes were just so on point for my niece, who loves some light cosplay, comfy clothes, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 

Boiled Wool Clove Vest in Pine Green

Yes, another day, another Clove Vest. I like what I like!

Boiled Wool Clove Vest

Another pattern repeat, another boiled wool project!

Pumpkin Spice Clove Vest

Pumpkin spice includes cloves, right?  Well, in any case, I've paired the two here:

Agnes Sweater Vest

 Such a fun project combining crochet and knitting for a very hobbitcore look!

Charlotte Emma Clove Vests

I love it when I am yearning to make a particular item and a pattern designer releases a pattern for exactly what I had in mind!

Stripey Snappy Shoulder Vest

This pattern is so freaking cute for little boys.  And easy.  I highly recommend it.

I love the shoulder detail, plus I added some detail of my own by making contrasting stripes and ribbed edging.

I made this vest for Amy's son, Alex, after she requested more orange things for him.  I used bits of yarn leftover from various other projects, hence the stripes.  I also overcame my fear of knitting in the round using double-pointed needles- I used them for the ribbing and it worked out pretty well!

I used size 8 needles and made the 2T size from the pattern, but I think it may be a little bit larger then 2T in reality based on my needle choice.