CeCe and Me at the Bird
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
It's gorgeous, and you look absolutely fantastic in it, especially with your new haircut and sunny smile! The color and fit are perfect - this is certainly one of my favorites on you.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | April 29, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Pretty! I love the color on you.
Posted by: monica | April 29, 2008 at 07:51 AM
You look fantastic! That's a great color for you. I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | April 29, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Very flattering fit and color - definitely a success!
Posted by: Carrie | April 29, 2008 at 08:04 AM
It's just perfect, Margene.
Posted by: Wool Winder | April 29, 2008 at 08:10 AM
What a beautiful sweater Margene! And you look so stylish in it too! I think it is great that you relaxed this weekend; sounds like it really hit the spot.
Posted by: Cynthia | April 29, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Love the color....it is great with jeans! I'll have to rethink CeCe.
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | April 29, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Lovely cardigan and such a stunning backdrop for the photoshoot!
Posted by: AmyP | April 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
She is beautiful! (the sweater and the blogger) I just can't stay away either. It's like I'm addicted. Even when I'm not going to be around, I find something to pre-post.
Posted by: Stacey aka The Loom Whisperer | April 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
What a beautiful sweater! And the color is great on you (it happens to be among my favorites, anyway...but I'm not biased).
Posted by: Doris | April 29, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Cece came out great. It looks awesome on you!
Posted by: Keatyn | April 29, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Fantastic! Bought the pattern yesterday. Now to get me some yarn....
Posted by: Cara | April 29, 2008 at 10:12 AM
It looks fantastic on you!
Posted by: sprite | April 29, 2008 at 10:29 AM
You look mahvelous, especially in that first shot! I think that's a great color on you.
I want to hear more about this mysterious pin collection. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | April 29, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Your CeCe is gorgeous! :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | April 29, 2008 at 11:56 AM
It's beautiful Margene! I was just thinking about starting CeCe today and now that I see how pretty yours came out I think I will.
Posted by: Kelly | April 29, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Too fab!
Posted by: Cookie | April 29, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I love the sweater. It turned out beautiful and really gives a nice spring feel.
Posted by: Kim D. | April 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM
That is seriously gorgeous! Someday....
Posted by: bellamoden | April 29, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Great fit and nice color for the pattern. It really looks great on you!
Posted by: Barb | April 29, 2008 at 01:05 PM
CeCe, and you, are beautiful! I love the color -- it is so Spring/Summer. I've been wanting to knit this sweater for quite a while. Perhaps soon.
You are standing at one of my most favorite places in the entire world -- the bridge over Little Cottonwood Creek on the Snowbird Plaza. Remember when you were asking for people to write to you about their favorite spots? Well, this is mine. I am usually there in July when the creek is running fast, the colors are gorgeous, the sounds of nature fill the air, and everything feels so peaceful! I could stand there and breathe it in for hours!
Posted by: Kristy | April 29, 2008 at 01:43 PM
It looks fabulous on you! That color is just "you"!
Posted by: Lorette | April 29, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Hi Margene!
CeCe is amazing and so are YOU!! The color and design is so flattering! I can't express enough how you inspire me to keep working on a project, finish and move on to another one...So many times I have too many WIP and nothing gets finished...
Looks like a beautiful day at the "Bird!" At this time of the year, the bridge is still covered w/snow...wow!
Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Debbie | April 29, 2008 at 03:49 PM
THAT is quite the triple play: beautiful woman in a ravishing sweater in the perfect color!!!
SO very gorgeous...
Posted by: Bonne Marie | April 29, 2008 at 03:52 PM
MarveCeCe! (Is that as readable as when I say it out loud?)
I love it!! LOVE! I wish I would look good in that sweater but I fear it is not to be. But this is about YOU!!!
Yes. Marvey CeCe. There. And the mountains are not so bad either. AND YOU! xoxo
Posted by: sandy | April 29, 2008 at 04:02 PM