Baby sweater made from mens' thrift shop sweaters

I have been collecting wool sweaters at the thrift shop for awhile now. I have an ever-growing assortment of cashmeres, merinos, and plain wools. I know this idea has been getting pretty trendy but there is something about a two dollar cashmere sweater that I just can't resist. Being a sweater hoarder however isn't one of my life's goals so it's time to get sweater crafty!
 The sweaters I don't keep or give away keeping get thrown in the washing machine on hot and the dryer to shrink with the intention of making baby clothes. I've made a few pairs of baby pants and tops and hats but this is my first more complicated piece. It's a little sweater coat I made from a Mccall's pattern designed for polar fleece.

I made this from some Merino Wool sweaters I shrunk in the machine.

I had some trouble with the collar and setting in the too puffy sleeves. This is just a prototype .

The appliques sort of look like eyes don't they?