Maybe it is true...I can't stay away from Blogland. But, posting a picture was easy and quick compared to writing a whole post about the weekend. It was so nice to spend extra time at Snowbird, do the Sunday errand run, and then spend the afternoon at Stitch 'n Bitch, without worrying about sorting through pictures and writing a post. It was a delightfully relaxing weekend and I plan to take more.
The snowpack in the Wasatch Mountains reached near record depths this winter and most of it has yet to melt...or even start melting! Wednesday brought new powder to the slopes (2 feet!) and the skiers are still able to ski right up to the Plaza at Snowbird. The worry is that temperatures will climb quickly and all that snow will come down at once...not a good scenario.
Smith and I decided not to worry about a thing. It was so enjoyable to sit in the abundant sunshine, relax and watch the fully clad skiers come and go. It was warm enough that the shawl I'd brought for extra warmth was soon sitting on my lap instead of covering my shoulders. CeCe was perfect for the day.
Already I can tell this is going to be a favorite summer sweater, a perfect uniform to wear over a t-shirt or tank. The color looks great with denim (my favorite), brown or black, and should be good with tan or khaki, too. Since I haven't found (or taken time to look) for a button, I'm wearing some of my fun collectible pins (more on that later).
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The texture of Classic Silk (a cotton/silk blend) provided just the looked and feel I sought. It's soft, nubby (like silk noil), lightweight and was easier on my hands than pure cotton would be. (The silk content dried out my finger tips...the only drawback I could see.) The yarn seems to wear well and hold up nicely, so this should be a good long wearing, classic sweater.
Knitting went smoothly as the pattern is easy to follow, well written and works up quickly. The sweater is constructed in such a way that there is little finishing, and with only a few ends to weave in, a button to sew on, in no time at all you can be walking around with attitude as soon as the knitting is done.
CeCe
Pattern: CeCe by Bonne Marie Burns
Yarn: Classic Elite Classic Silk - Coneflower
- 8 balls
Needle: Addi size 6 (used for whole garment)
Time to Knit: March 15, 2008 – April 25, 2008
Modification: Lengthened the body and sleeves by 2".
Lovely cardigan!
Posted by: Lía | April 29, 2008 at 03:00 AM
Ok, you got me, I defenitly will put CeCe in my queue. You look great and so does the cardi. Wonderfull job you did.
Posted by: Sibylle | April 29, 2008 at 03:30 AM
Beautiful! You look good at the Bird. There's something about snow AND a spring cardi in spring colors...
Posted by: Laurie | April 29, 2008 at 04:38 AM
It looks fabulous - and so do you! Love all your silver jewelry, too.
Posted by: Carole | April 29, 2008 at 04:46 AM
Beautiful knit and great color on you! Nice job!
Posted by: Manise | April 29, 2008 at 05:03 AM
This could be my favorite!! (this week, that is)..but of course that is with every finished project you show..YOU wear it well..
Posted by: Dianne | April 29, 2008 at 05:07 AM
That's a winner! Looks great on you.
Posted by: Judy | April 29, 2008 at 05:29 AM
I wasn't going to comment on your post yesterday, but was glad to see you. As for CeCe? She is gorgeous. I love the color on you and it looks so spring-time perfect. I'm hoping your temps don't go too high too fast. That's a recipe for big trouble. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you all.
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 29, 2008 at 05:49 AM
It's been a long time since I have knit a sweater, but this is the one I am going to do next.
Yours is perfect on you....just the right color!!
Posted by: Kim | April 29, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Cece is gorgeous! (you, too, in the sunshine!!!)
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Knitnana | April 29, 2008 at 06:04 AM
That is my kind of sweater, and your is so beautiful!
Did you have to do any sewing? I avoid sewing like the plague. (I'm an EZ fanatic)
Posted by: ruth | April 29, 2008 at 06:09 AM
CeCe looks wonderful, and wonderful on you!!
Dang, two feet of new snow?! Crazy.
Posted by: Chris | April 29, 2008 at 06:11 AM
very pretty. love the button!
Posted by: kathleen | April 29, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Nice. Great color on you.
Posted by: Sarah HB | April 29, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Beautiful cardigan. It looks great on you!
Posted by: Karen | April 29, 2008 at 06:32 AM
CeCe looks almost as beautiful as you!
Posted by: Teresa C | April 29, 2008 at 06:34 AM
CeCe is fantastic, Margene! Well done. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | April 29, 2008 at 06:39 AM
It looks great!
Posted by: Lauren | April 29, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Fantastic!!! :)
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | April 29, 2008 at 06:55 AM
Yup - another winner! Perfect for spring or indoors in AC in the summer.
Did you change the "button" placement at all? I worry about that one-button placement and the possible boob conflict when I knit sweaters with that design feature.
Posted by: Anne | April 29, 2008 at 07:13 AM
CeCe looks great on you. Enjoy!
Posted by: Hillary | April 29, 2008 at 07:13 AM
It looks terrific -- the color is so flattering!
Posted by: Kathy | April 29, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Oh my gosh Margene, how Perfect! Who needs buttons? I love that pin - it's Just Right. Unless you have a bunch of button holes with no buttons to match up. Then you might need the buttons. ha I now know that if I make CeCe, I won't make buttonholes. :)
Take care and have a lovely week!! XOXOXOXOXOX
Posted by: Laura | April 29, 2008 at 07:29 AM
What a perfect summer sweater! Beautiful!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 29, 2008 at 07:30 AM
It's been said but I'll reiterate: CeCe looks absolutely fabulous on you! Wear it in good health.
Posted by: Karen B. | April 29, 2008 at 07:31 AM