SHENA TSCHOFEN

Knitting patterns that adapt to YOU.

My patterns use a dynamic sizing system to create custom instructions tailored not just to your size, but to your unique proportions.

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Conventional patterns are created for you to knit exactly what the designer did. And unless you happen to match the mythical “standard” body shape that designers base their patterns on, you’re stuck guessing, experimenting, or doing a lot of complicated math to make them fit.

Some newer patterns use your measurements to adjust basic widths, but they still rely on generic shaping. So you might physically fit into the sweater, but it still won’t sit right.

I've developed a dynamic sizing system that tailors my patterns not just to your size, but to your shape. No more surprise math halfway through a project. Just sweaters that actually fit, every time.

Because the point isn’t for you to knit my sweater – it’s for you to knit yours.

Katharina

Strawberry Strudel (coming July 2026)

"Usually I have either the problem that the sleeves are too tight or the that the garment is too big at the shoulders. But not this time. The tee feels exactly right when I’m wearing it."

Anna

Kerleva Sweater (coming September 2026)

“I love the shaping tables and bust darts. It makes the sweater fit perfectly.”

Allyson

Beechnut Sweater

"The fit of this sweater could not be more perfect for me!"

How it works

Every customizable knitting pattern is made up of two parts: a pattern PDF and a custom shaping table. The PDF reads exactly like a regular knitting pattern, with step-by-step instructions, yarn requirements, a schematic, and all the parts that will make you feel at home.

Instead of following fixed shaping rates for certain sections of your sweater, like the shoulder shaping, the shaping table uses your measurements to produce custom instructions.

The pattern PDF will guide you through the entire project, including when to refer to the shaping table.

  1. Enter your measurements. Fill in a short form with your body measurements.
  2. Get your custom shaping table. The shaping tables create custom knitting instructions tailored to your proportions — not a standard size.
  3. Knit a sweater that fits! Your pattern PDF looks like a regular knitting pattern. It tells you exactly when to refer to your shaping table, so you’re never wondering which to follow.

What adjustments does this system make?

At the moment, this system can:

  • Adjust front and back width independently (because your front and back “halves” are never really equal)

  • Blend between sizes from the upper bust to full bust, and shoulder to upper arm (which ensures you get both a good fit around the shoulders, AND a good fit around your arms and your chest)

  • Generate custom horizontal bust darts on some patterns (not all patterns are suitable for darts).

  • Adjust armhole depth
  • Adjust for different gauges

This is just the beginning - I am working on even more customizability options behind the scenes!

Want to know more about these customizable patterns?

I'll also send you occasional news about knitting tips, test knit calls, and new pattern releases :)