Tian / knitdesignsbytian
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Tian / knitdesignsbytian
@tianconnaughton.bsky.social
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✌🏾
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
October 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The first few pages of Designed to Sell is up on my website to read.

Download and start reading today!

👉🏾tianconnaughton.com/designedtosell
August 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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!
July 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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
July 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
“A sharp and witty new mystery about a fiber arts star juggling success, secrets—and solving a murder between workshops.”

📚Death by Drop Spindle
July 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
✨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...
July 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.
July 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
“Cozy mystery that’s perfect for knitters”

tianconnaughton.com/books
June 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I think this is my favorite cover. What do you think?
June 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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...
June 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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...
June 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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May 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
May 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Give yourself permission to slow down.

📖 tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels
May 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“So enjoying your mystery! Read half of it in one sitting!”

That kind of reader love? Means the world

If you’ve cozied up w DeathByDropSpindle, THANK YOU

Your messages, reviews & excitement keep this mystery-loving, yarn-obsessed author going

Read it yet?

Drop a 🧶 emoji if you have or plan to!
May 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
When I talk about INCLUSION I mean that -ish

My characters are not perfect people

They are not skinny young white women

They represent the global majority, marginalized, and historically underrepresented. They are real

Here’s why I wrote DEATH BY DROP SPINDLE⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.instagram.com/reel/DI_tu3m...
April 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Love this❤️

You can do this too for your knitting and crocheting group.

Between 4/19 to 2/26, when you order 5 or more copies, you’ll automatically get one bonus copy FREE added to your order.

ORDER NOW: tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels
April 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Thanks, Kate ❤️

DEATH BY DROP SPINDLE is available now in both paperback and ebook

Learn more here
tianconnaughton.com/books
April 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I’m creating a step-by-step pre-launch checklist for knit/crochet designers

Ever feel like you’re winging your pattern launch?

Launching shouldn’t be guesswork

Wanna stop guessing & start launching with confidence?

Comment below ONE THING you struggle with when launching your patterns 🚀
April 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Crochet granny stripes + knit 1x1 twisted rib = ❤️❤️❤️

Yarn @lolabeanyarnco.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Click the link below for details PLUS a bonus 20% off coupon to use in my pattern store.

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April 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
⚠️BIG ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️

Learn more here
tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels
April 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
What’s Better Than a Signed Book? A Surprise Inside.

Signed copy?✔️
Cozy mystery?✔️✔️
Free word search & coloring page?✔️✔️✔️

When you grab a signed paperback copy of Death by Drop Spindle by April 19 you’ll also receive an exclusive bonus page that’s part puzzle, part coloring book, ALL cozy crime fun.
April 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🧩 Purchase a signed paperback of Death by Drop Spindle (by April 19, 2025) receive a free bonus: a themed word search/coloring page featuring mystery/crime vocabulary and fiber flair!

Perfect for unwinding after reading or while sipping your favorite cozy drink
tianconnaughton.thrivecart.com/novels
April 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM