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".

Comments

[Lía]

Lovely cardigan!

[Sibylle]

Ok, you got me, I defenitly will put CeCe in my queue. You look great and so does the cardi. Wonderfull job you did.

[Laurie]

Beautiful! You look good at the Bird. There's something about snow AND a spring cardi in spring colors...

[Carole]

It looks fabulous - and so do you! Love all your silver jewelry, too.

[Manise]

Beautiful knit and great color on you! Nice job!

[Dianne]

This could be my favorite!! (this week, that is)..but of course that is with every finished project you show..YOU wear it well..

[Judy]

That's a winner! Looks great on you.

[CindyCindy]

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.

[Kim]

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!!

[Knitnana]

Cece is gorgeous! (you, too, in the sunshine!!!)
(((hugs)))

[ruth]

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)

[Chris]

CeCe looks wonderful, and wonderful on you!!

Dang, two feet of new snow?! Crazy.

[kathleen]

very pretty. love the button!

[Sarah HB]

Nice. Great color on you.

[Karen]

Beautiful cardigan. It looks great on you!

[Teresa C]

CeCe looks almost as beautiful as you!

[Vicki]

CeCe is fantastic, Margene! Well done. ; )

[Lauren]

It looks great!

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

Fantastic!!! :)

[Anne]

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.

[Hillary]

CeCe looks great on you. Enjoy!

[Kathy]

It looks terrific -- the color is so flattering!

[Laura]

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

[Jennifer]

What a perfect summer sweater! Beautiful!

[Karen B.]

It's been said but I'll reiterate: CeCe looks absolutely fabulous on you! Wear it in good health.

[Cheryl S.]

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.

[monica]

Pretty! I love the color on you.

[Heather Joins The Round]

You look fantastic! That's a great color for you. I can't wait to see it!

[Carrie]

Very flattering fit and color - definitely a success!

[Wool Winder]

It's just perfect, Margene.

[Cynthia]

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.

[Marcia Cooke]

Love the color....it is great with jeans! I'll have to rethink CeCe.

[AmyP]

Lovely cardigan and such a stunning backdrop for the photoshoot!

[Stacey aka The Loom Whisperer]

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.

[Doris]

What a beautiful sweater! And the color is great on you (it happens to be among my favorites, anyway...but I'm not biased).

[Keatyn]

Cece came out great. It looks awesome on you!

[Cara]

Fantastic! Bought the pattern yesterday. Now to get me some yarn....

[sprite]

It looks fantastic on you!

[Beth S.]

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. ;-)

[JessaLu]

Your CeCe is gorgeous! :o)

[Kelly]

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.

[Cookie]

Too fab!

[Kim D.]

I love the sweater. It turned out beautiful and really gives a nice spring feel.

[bellamoden]

That is seriously gorgeous! Someday....

[Barb]

Great fit and nice color for the pattern. It really looks great on you!

[Kristy]

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!

[Lorette]

It looks fabulous on you! That color is just "you"!

[Debbie]

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!

[Bonne Marie]

THAT is quite the triple play: beautiful woman in a ravishing sweater in the perfect color!!!

SO very gorgeous...

[sandy]

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