The casting-on ritual of starting a knitted object ends with the ritual of binding off and blocking. Only the fiberblog-obsessed extend it to include the posting rituals. Pictures. Attempts at pictures. Sometimes, the yarn and the pattern and the camera don't hit it off.
The best attempts so far, for December 30th of the Perpetual Stitch a Day calendar, Wavy Rib, right side:
Wrong side:
Caught in the early morning of a mid-90 degree day before the 100 degree day, Mr. Etherknitter multitasking while he poses in the scarf.
50% cashmere, 50% merino, Karabella Boise. Yes, it's worth the $$$.
No cane, lots of PT, back to work in two weeks. Yipppeeeee!
That is so great that Mr. Ethernet is back to work in 2 weeks!!!!
Great news...love the scarf.
Posted by: Sarah HB | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Lovely scarf, and so glad to hear life is returning to normal.
Posted by: PumpkinMama | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:45 AM
My god. He's vertical.
My very deepest congratulations. Now take off that scarf before you melt, sir.
Posted by: Juno | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:52 AM
What a wonderful sight seeing Mr. E upright and juggling too! Lovely scarf- both sides are very pretty.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:58 AM
Hoo and also Ray!!!! So glad for both of you!
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:00 AM
That is what I thought too, what a lovely sight to see Mr Etherknitter standing and looking happy!
And congrats on the scarf as well.
Posted by: Lene | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:01 AM
Awesome.
Posted by: Kat | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:03 AM
Back to work in TWO WEEKS! That is fabulous news. That scarf is gorgeous and must be incredible to feel.
Posted by: Norma | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Nice scarf!
So glad to see your DH up and...what is he doing? Juggling? Good for him! ;o)
Posted by: JessaLu | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:09 AM
He looks absolutely great! What a joy to see your FO. Oh right, and the scarf too. Lovely. ;D
Posted by: mamacate | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:20 AM
All right! Mr E up and juggling!
Posted by: Martha | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:21 AM
What a wonderful sight! Congrats.
Posted by: regina | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:25 AM
Yay, Mr E! And nice scarf, E. :D
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:27 AM
Wow, Mr. Etherknitter, up on his feet and juggling, even! That takes more than verticality alone, it takes being able to move about and have balance.
Wonderful!
Please remove his picture at the top of your blog, fallen on ice or snow, and replace it with this one!
Prayers are answered, and we thank God!
Posted by: Jan | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:49 AM
I am SO pleased to see him on his feet! YESYESYES!!!!
Congrats to him, and to you for getting through the ordeal sunny side up.
WooFreakin'Hoo!
Posted by: Liz Cadorette | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 10:52 AM
First, nifty scarf. Better yet, Mr. Etherknitter! How very excellent!
Posted by: Risa | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:05 AM
Oh the excitement! Let me count the ways:
1. A MODELED knitted F.O.. This is no small feat in mid-summer.
2. Juggling. Lurves juggling, I does.
3. Mr. Etherknitter up and around....and juggling. Tee hee.
The summer is looking up indeed.
Posted by: Kellee | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Yay! for no cane and Double Yay!! for back to work in 2 weeks. :-)
Posted by: Cordelia | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:13 AM
Cheers for Mr. E's uprightness! And the scarf's pretty dang pretty.
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:15 AM
You know, I don't even know you or Mr. Etherknitter, but I was just so worried. And now so relieved and happy so see him all "knit" back together. What a strange and wonderful community these internets have created. Here's well wishes to you, strangers!
I love the scarf too. I think I like the back even better than the front - it makes such an intriguing basket weave pattern.
Posted by: Wendy M. | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:19 AM
He must really, really love you to model a scarf in this weather. ;-)
The "wrong" side is very fetching. Isn't it great when that happens?
Posted by: Beth S. | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Horray! I am so happy for both of you.
Posted by: Maryann | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Yeah! Vertical, and no cast or anything on the leg, no cane . . . that's super! No wonder he looks so happy!
Posted by: --Deb | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 12:00 PM
Oh, and oh yeah. Nice scarf.
(grin--It really looks great!)
Posted by: --Deb | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 12:01 PM
Back to work! I'll bet he is excited.
Posted by: claudia | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 12:37 PM
he's mobile! that's great...the scarf's not bad either ;)
Posted by: maryse | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 12:43 PM
This is what is means to stand on one's two feet!!! A joyous occasion for both of you I'm sure. The scarf is lovely.
Posted by: Cindy D | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 12:58 PM
My earlier assessment of Mr. E as a Renaissance man is again confirmed -- he is a man of many talents. Juggling is on my list of one of those things that I want to learn how to do. Really. The scarf is lovely, GREAT color and pattern. Stay cool.
Posted by: Kathy | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 01:04 PM
Gold stars for both of you for getting through this experience TOGETHER. HOORAY!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sylvia | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Hurray for Mr. E!!!!!!
How wonderful to see him standing on his own two legs. He couldn't have done it without you. You make a good team.
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 01:23 PM
Well, I've already told you how happy I am that the boy is upright and mobile! But, now that I know he juggles, I'm REALLY impressed!
Posted by: Marcia | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Woot! Grins and hugs all around--for finishing the lovely scarf. And most importantly, to Mr. Etherknitter for juggling and standing. And being literaly back on his feet.
Posted by: SpindleRose | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 02:20 PM
So, So good to see Mr E up and around on his own two pegs. And what a guy for modeling a scarf on a day like today.
Posted by: Rachel H | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 02:58 PM
Wow. And Norma thought *I* was bionic...
Who'll lay a bet that Mr. E could spin, too?
Posted by: Lee Ann | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 07:21 PM
WOOT! He made it, you made it and that scarf is fantastic!
Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 08:26 PM
Hurray! I squeaked when I saw Mr. E up and around! Eek! So! Happy!
Posted by: elisa | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 08:45 PM
OOo, cute legs! Oops, I mean cute scarf!
And nicely healed leg, too - that's definitely worth celebrating - good job, Mr. E!
Posted by: Lynn | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:02 PM
A recuperation that even the Hermann Maier the "Herinator" would be proud of.
As you can tell so many of us are so happy for you all. And the scarf is beautiful.
Posted by: Barbp | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:49 PM
oops meant to say The Herminator - at least I didn't say the Herniator, cause no one needs on of those either, eh?
Posted by: Barbp | Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 09:50 PM
Gosh, Mr Etherknitter, look at you! Back on two legs, and able to juggle!
Never fear, in a month or two the heat will be past and you can enjoy spinning and knitting again....
Posted by: lynne s of Oz | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 04:12 AM
Having been in a similar situation years ago, my hats off to Mr. E for the hard work he has put in the last few months...both physically and mentally...his support crew is outstanding too! The sigh of relief (and perhaps that glass of wine?) the two of you are enjoying has been well earned...
Posted by: Betsy | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 08:00 AM
Terrific display of love, will and dexterity. A triple yahoo for both of you!
Posted by: S.Kate | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 08:59 AM
Wow. I am impressed with the standing/juggling along with the rest of the net audience here. It's a fitting finale - oh, and the red scarf - wonderful!
Posted by: Cathy | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 11:30 AM
Seeing Mr. Etherknitter standing up just makes my day! I'm coming up on the one-year anniversary of my broken ankle, so I feel a real kinship with him. Knitting bones together, now THAT's knitting! Of course, knitting a merino/cashmere scarf in this inconvenient summer is a feat worthy of the Tour de France as well...
Posted by: Janine | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 11:55 AM
He's on his feet! Both feet! That's great news, indeed. And he can even juggle while standing.
And he's a keeper, if he'll pose in a cashmere scarf on a hot day, just for the bloggers.
Posted by: Lorette | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Awesome news!!!!
Posted by: June | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 01:43 PM
And he juggles too?! You really ought to keep him. ;-)
Posted by: Cassie | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 07:27 PM
no cane, wheeheeeeeee!
Posted by: vanessa | Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 09:25 PM
Gimme an M!... Yaaay, Mr. E!
The scarf is nice too. I myself have been unable to knit anything for at least a week.
Posted by: Lucia | Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Yipee! Thanks for the update on Mister E! How wonderful to see him on his own two feet again!!
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 02:08 PM