Vanilla Chilla Tee by Veronika Lindberg

Vanilla Chilla Tee

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
328 - 547 yards (300 - 500 m)
XS-5XL
English
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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.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Suggested 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.

Yarn suggestions:
Sandnes Garn Line
Sandnes Garn Tynn Line held double
Majo Garn Sunny Linen
Drops Belle
Drops Daisy
Drops Cotton Merino
Knitting For Olive Pure Silk held double
Knitting For Olive Cotton Merino held double

Sample knitted with yarn:
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.