yarn along: tiny trees and travel reading

i am putting the finishing touches on the little man's tiny trees vest at last. it's a sweet pattern, and simple and easy to follow. i am finding the shoulder straps a bit narrow/thin compared to the body of the vest. i might make them shorter than called for in the pattern so it doesn't show that much. i have upsized the vest anyway, knitting the size 3 instructions but with a longer and