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Vanilla Chilla Tee

€7.50

The Vanilla Chilla Tee was born out of a desire for a basic t-shirt that could be worn during the warmer seasons. I wanted something that would be relaxing and comfortable to both knit and wear—timeless, simple, and made for chilling in (hence the name!). After all, vanilla ice cream never goes out of style, and neither does a really good basic tee.

The piece is worked seamlessly top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can easily adjust the length to suit your preferences. First, the yoke is worked flat to raise the back, then the yoke continues in the round with classic raglan increases. To finish, the hems, cuffs, and collar are worked to double length, then neatly folded and attached for a clean, polished look.

Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆

Pattern available in: English

View the pattern on Ravelry

The Vanilla Chilla Tee was born out of a desire for a basic t-shirt that could be worn during the warmer seasons. I wanted something that would be relaxing and comfortable to both knit and wear—timeless, simple, and made for chilling in (hence the name!). After all, vanilla ice cream never goes out of style, and neither does a really good basic tee.

The piece is worked seamlessly top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can easily adjust the length to suit your preferences. First, the yoke is worked flat to raise the back, then the yoke continues in the round with classic raglan increases. To finish, the hems, cuffs, and collar are worked to double length, then neatly folded and attached for a clean, polished look.

Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆

Pattern available in: English

View the pattern on Ravelry

 
 

  • XS (S, M, L) ( XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

  • Bust circumference: 107.5 (118, 128.5, 141) (150.5, 160, 170.5) (180, 192.5) cm / 42.25 (46.5, 50.5, 55.5) (59.25, 63, 67.25) (70.75, 75.75)”.
    Body length from underarm to hem: 26 (27, 28, 28) (29, 29, 30) (31, 31) cm / 10.25 (10.75, 11, 11) (11.5, 11.5, 11.75) (12.25, 12.25)” (or, desired length).
    Sleeve length from underarm: 6.5 cm / 2.5” (or, desired length).
    Upper sleeve circumference: 37.5 (41.5, 46, 50) (53, 57, 62) (66, 69) cm / 14.75 (16.25, 18, 19.75) (20.75, 22.5, 24.5) (26, 27.25)”.
    Sleeve cuff circumference: 34 (37.5, 41.5, 45) (48, 51.5, 56) (59.5, 62.5) cm / 13.5 (14.75, 16.25, 17.75) (18.75, 20.25, 22) (23.5, 24.5) “.

    Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 88 cm / 35” and is 171 cm/ 5’6” tall.

  • 19 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 4 mm / US6 needles, after blocking.
    21 sts x 32 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.

  • © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    © Veronika Lindberg

    Vanilla Chilla Tee

    by Veronika Lindberg

    Published in

    Kutovakika

    Craft

    Knitting

    Category

    Tops → Tee

    Published

    April 2026

    Suggested yarn

    Garnstudio DROPS Belle

    Yarn weight

    DK (11 wpi) ?

    Gauge

    19 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm
    in Stockinette stitch

    Needle size

    US 2½ - 3.0 mm

    US 6 - 4.0 mm

    Yardage

    328 - 547 yards (300 - 500 m)

    Sizes available

    XS-5XL

    Languages

    English

    This pattern is available for €7.50 EUR‍ ‍buy it now‍ ‍

    Watch the Vanilla Chilla tee YouTube guide that shows how to work the folded hem, cuffs and double folded collar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKESioiPu14

    The Vanilla Chilla Tee was born out of a desire for a basic t-shirt that could be worn during the warmer seasons. I wanted something that would be relaxing and comfortable to both knit and wear—timeless, simple, and made for chilling in (hence the name!). After all, vanilla ice cream never goes out of style, and neither does a really good basic tee.

    The piece is worked seamlessly top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can easily adjust the length to suit your preferences. The yoke begins worked flat with the back raised to give the neckline a flattering fit, then continues in the round with classic raglan increases. To finish, the hems, cuffs, and collar are worked to double length, then neatly folded and attached for a clean, polished look.

    Sizes:
    XS (S, M, L) ( XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

    Finished garment measurements:

    Finished garment measurements:
    Bust circumference: 107.5 (118, 128.5, 141) (150.5, 160, 170.5) (180, 192.5) cm / 42.25 (46.5, 50.5, 55.5) (59.25, 63, 67.25) (70.75, 75.75)”.
    Body length from underarm to hem: 26 (27, 28, 28) (29, 29, 30) (31, 31) cm / 10.25 (10.75, 11, 11) (11.5, 11.5, 11.75) (12.25, 12.25)” (or, desired length).
    Sleeve length from underarm: 6.5 cm / 2.5” (or, desired length).
    Upper sleeve circumference: 37.5 (41.5, 46, 50) (53, 57, 62) (66, 69) cm / 14.75 (16.25, 18, 19.75) (20.75, 22.5, 24.5) (26, 27.25)”.
    Sleeve cuff circumference: 34 (37.5, 41.5, 45) (48, 51.5, 56) (59.5, 62.5) cm / 13.5 (14.75, 16.25, 17.75) (18.75, 20.25, 22) (23.5, 24.5) “.

    Sample in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 88 cm / 35” and is 171 cm/ 5’6” tall.

    Gauge:
    19 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 4 mm / US6 needles, after blocking.
    21 sts x 32 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette st on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.

    Needles:
    3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and collar, 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

    4 mm / US6: circular needles 40-60 cm / 16-24” for sleeves and 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, or just 80-100 cm / 32-40” needles if you’re using Magic Loop technique.

  • Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

  • You can work the Vanilla Chilla Tee in a Sport / DK weight yarn, or by holding 2 strands of fingering weight yarn together.
    You’ll need approx:
    700 (850, 900, 1000) (1100, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1500) m /
    750 (950, 1000, 1100) (1200, 1300, 1400) (1550, 1650) yds of Sport / DK weight yarn
    or
    1400 (1700, 1800, 2000) (2200, 2400, 2600) (2800, 3000) m /
    (1550) (1850, 1950, 2200) (2400, 2600, 2850) (3050, 3300) yds of fingering weight yarn held double.

  • 300 (350, 375, 400) (450, 500, 550) (575, 600) g Drops Belle (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen - 120 m /
    130 yds / 50 g) in color 26.

 

Watch the Vanilla Chilla Tee Guide on YouTube 👇