Citronella Floating Candle

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If you’re looking for a unique and effective way to keep the bugs away this summer, you might want to consider making some citronella candles. While we’ve blogged about citronella candles before, the version we’re about to introduce you to is a little different – and a lot more rustic!

These candles are filled with herbs, fruit, and oil, which not only helps to repel insects but also creates a delightful scent. They’re also incredibly easy to make, and they make wonderful hostess gifts – just pop the lid on and you’re good to go!

To get started, head over to Adventures-in-making.com, where you can find the full tutorial on how to make these rustic citronella candles. The tutorial is easy to follow and includes all the information you need to make your own candles, including a list of materials and step-by-step instructions.

Once you’ve gathered your materials, you’ll be able to start creating your candles in no time. And the best part is that you can customize them to your liking – use your favorite herbs and fruits to create a scent that’s uniquely yours.

These candles are not only practical, but they’re also incredibly beautiful. They’ll add a touch of rustic charm to any outdoor gathering, and they’ll keep the bugs at bay so you can enjoy your time outdoors without any worries.

For the full tutorial on how to make these Citronella candles visit Adventures-in-making.com.

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Scandinavia is known for its sweaters, which usually include colorwork and are worked in muted colors of wool yarn. They’re nothing if not traditional, so giving that garment a modern twist is a fun approach.

Marita Clementz said in her book Knit Modern Scandi Sweaters that she wanted bolder, more colorful designs inspired by nature.

The book opens with a brief overview of needed supplies (plus the yarn she used to make her sweaters, which may be difficult to find in other countries), a discussion of yarn weigh, increasing or decreasing evenly across a project, color dominance, sizing and ease and general sweater construction. All of the garments are worked in the round from the top down, and several include short rows at the neck. She also talks about reading and adjusting charts.

The patterns follow, with lots of pictures and a large copy of the chart. Some of my favorites include Anemone, covered all over with large flowers that remind me of the 1960s; Lofoten, which features colorwork diamonds and is shown in three different colorways with three neckline options; and the cheerful zig-zagged Svalbard, inspired by the mountains and midnight sun of the island of Spitsbergen. I’m not finding the book on Ravelry as I write this but you can see some of the patterns in the preview on Amazon, linked above or the publisher’s website, linked below.

There are lots of floral motifs and geometric designs, and the patterns don’t do a ton of hand holding, so it would be good if you’ve knit a few sweaters before you try these. The skill ratings are on a scale of one to five: six are rated three, four are four and two are level five. (None are rated one or two.)

All the designs have seven sizes, which range in chest circumference from 34 to 53 inches, or 85 to 133 cm. Garments are shown on young adults and men and women (all the author’s family I think).

This book is a lot of fun if you like bold, colorful designs and cozy sweaters with a Scandinavian flair.

About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 12 patterns. Published 2025 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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