Is it icy in here?

Ice Queen is finished and although picot bind of is pretty it is also very time consuming!  I think it took me at least twice as long as a regular bind off.  Besides that part Ice Queen was a fun, easy and gratifying knit.  Final pictures and stats after blocking later this week.  I may even get to wear it out tonight if it’s dry in time for date night

Ice Queen by Rosemary Hill

Yarn:  GGH Soft Kid in Cream (01)

Needles:  Denise Interchangeables US 8 and US 5

Beads:  Swarovski 6mm Bi cone Clear Crystals

Gauge:  18 sts and 22 rows in 4″ on US 8 needles

Modifications:  To compensate for the gauge difference (pattern is 5.5 spi and this yarn was 4.5 spi) I cast on 130 sts instead of 156.  Other than some misplaced beads that was the only change. 

Measurements before blocking:  15″ long and 8″ 

Measurements after wet blocking:  TBA 

PS  I forgot to show you how cute the presents turned out with their lables attached!  Makes me all warm and fuzzy just looking at all that yarny goodness.