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Knit/Crochet Designer Author of cozy mysteries with a yarnie twist Novels📚The Magic Knitting Pattern Book & Death by Drop Spindle 🔗 https://tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels This space = inclusion if that doesn’t work for you✌🏾

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jan 8

REVIEW of Cardigans For Every Body📚

“I knitted a sweater that actually fit me for the first time… I’ve been knitting for over 50 years!”

“I have your book. It’s great!! Thanks for your beautiful designs!”

Get it: www.tianconnaughton.com/cardigans-fo...

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uniongal.bsky.social @uniongal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Omg, what a great idea for a book! My daughter has a fiber arts book (series) concept sort of like this and I can’t wait until she writes it.

She has written mostly paranormal romance

www.amazon.com/stores/autho...

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · 9d

Make sweaters that actually fit

Even design your own sweaters using any stitch pattern and your own measurements

Learn exactly how with this book, Cardigans For Every Body and the accompanying masterclass (video tutorials)

tianconnaughton.com/books

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · 9d

This looks amazing. Great job 👏🏾

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Sep 10

My new book, Designed to Sell is now OUT🎉🥳

If you are a crochet or knit designer, you need this resource

This book will help you to
• market
• launch
• sell
your patterns without burnout, overwhelm, or guesswork

To learn more, go to tianconnaughton.com/designedtosell

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Aug 25

The first few pages of Designed to Sell is up on my website to read.

Download and start reading today!

👉🏾tianconnaughton.com/designedtosell

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Aug 13

🤤🤤🤤

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Aug 5

Experiencing summer pattern sales slump?

Read this blog post ⬇️⬇️⬇️

www.tianconnaughton.com/blog/how-to-...

How to Keep Earning When Pattern Sales Are Slow (Even During Summer) — Tian Connaughton

If you’re a crochet or knit designer, you already know the truth: Summer is a slow season for pattern sales.

www.tianconnaughton.com

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 30

My characters don’t just go in the bed.

They get out their outside clothes (cuz gross) and put on a headscarf or bonnet.

They’re Black! They knit. They crochet. They spin. And they’re good!

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 29

🗣️One reader said:
“I’ve read a lot of books on design and marketing, but Designed to Sell is the first one that made me feel like I could actually do this. It gave me a plan and real tools to stop second-guessing myself.” Jessica, designer

www.tianconnaughton.com/blog/turn-patterns-into-profit

Designed to Sell: The Book to Help You Turn Patterns into Profit (Plus Bonuses Disappear July 31) — Tian Connaughton

I still remember the first time I released a knitting pattern. I had poured hours— weeks —into it. I wrote the instructions carefully, took the best photos I could, and shared it on social media and ...

www.tianconnaughton.com

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 22

She’s a Black woman, introvert, neurodivergent knit and crochet designer at a retreat where she knows no one and a murder occurs with her smack in the middle.

Follow Hazel’s adventure as she wade through lies and secrets.

📚Read: Death by Drop Spindle

www.tianconnaughton.com/books

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 21

Love this. If you’re lucky it’ll continue past teen years… ask me how I know 😊

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you so much 😊

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 10

“A sharp and witty new mystery about a fiber arts star juggling success, secrets—and solving a murder between workshops.”

📚Death by Drop Spindle

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 10

…Now, when Maya has a few minutes between meetings or while waiting in the school pickup line, she pulls out the PDF on her phone and picks one idea to do that day or week….

Read the full blog here⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.tianconnaughton.com/blog/how-one...

From Stuck to Showing Up: How One Busy Designer Got Back in the Game in Just One Day — Tian Connaughton

From Stuck to Showing Up: How One Busy Designer Got Back in the Game in Just One Day Meet Maya. She’s a knit designer, a full-time corporate project manager, and a mom of two little ones with energy...

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 8

✨REAL TALK FOR DESIGNERS✨

Are you ONLY showing up when you’re launching something?

If you’re only posting when you have something to sell… your audience feels it.

And if showing up consistently feels icky or overwhelming, I’ve got you.

www.instagram.com/reel/DL2m1Q8...

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 3

If you’ve ever said
“I don’t know what to do this week to make sales”

this is the cheat sheet you’ve been waiting for

No more guesswork or more wasted time

Just clear, actionable next steps to build momentum & make$$ doing what you ❤️

Download your copy now
www.tianconnaughton.com/pattern-stor...

Revenue-Generating Ideas for Knit & Crochet Designers: 1 Day, 1 Week, 1 Month Guide — Tian Connaughton

Get quick, actionable sales strategies with this guide for knit and crochet designers. Discover revenue-generating ideas you can implement in 1 day, 1 week, or 1 month to boost pattern sales, grow you...

www.tianconnaughton.com

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jul 2

Need to Make a Sale Fast?

Whether you're just getting started or tired of spinning your wheel

this is your action-packed roadmap to more sales w/ less stress

Specifically for pattern designers, guide delivers realistic, low-overwhelm activities you can implement based on how much time you have.

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Julie Asselin @lainesjulieasselin.bsky.social · Jun 26

@tianconnaughton.bsky.social CERASEE SHAWL ❤️

In this outfit I love how the geometric aspect of the crochet stitch pattern pairs well in a funky way with the floral pattern on the overalls

🧶 Fino Biscotti + Licorice

www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jun 25

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
“Cozy mystery that’s perfect for knitters”

tianconnaughton.com/books

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jun 12

I think this is my favorite cover. What do you think?

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Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jun 11

I’ve started a broadcast channel to share behind-the-scenes for Designed To Sell (new book)

Join 👇🏾👇🏾 to see table of content + ask questions

www.instagram.com/channel/Abat...

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · Jun 3

This shawl pattern is a great introduction to crochet mosaic

Use up those single skeins of fingering weight yarn in your stash.

Grab 2 skeins in contrasting colors

Learn more here⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.tianconnaughton.com/pattern-stor...

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · May 31

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · May 17

Wait, he’s running the country into the ground like all his businesses. Shocker🙄

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · May 16

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ credit rating, as the country’s debt soars and interest rates remain high.

The downgrade, from the highest rating to one notch below, comes as the president’s budget bill suffered a blow in Congress.

Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit as Congress considers bill that could add to deficits

Moody’s knocked the government’s credit rating down a notch as debt soars.

www.washingtonpost.com

Tian / knitdesignsbytian @tianconnaughton.bsky.social · May 9

I’m getting ready to seam up the back of my new #Reignbow + I need your help - see IG to see how the back of the original Reignbow vest looks

Based on the color change I have 2 completely different looks

I’m struggling to decide which version I like best - both gorgeous

Vote: Option 1 or Option 2

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