My pronouns are she/her.
I am a designer, tech editor, author, and business coach, focused on helping knitters, crocheters, and makers get clear, overcome fear, and achieve their goals.
I empower ambitious and creative women to pursue crafty dreams. I teach actionable steps to push pass fear in order to hit publish on that crochet and knit design, to land that tech editing client, and to build a profitable business.
I believe in collaboration over competition so I am sharing all I’ve learned the hard way so you don’t have to.
A rising tide lifts all boats!
Tian
Do you really have to pick ONE thing to build a creative career?
In this episode of Real Talk with Tian, I'm talking about something I know a lot of creatives struggle with: the pressure to choose one niche, one title, one career, or one thing to be known for.
I'm a knit and crochet designer, tech editor, author, novelist, and creative business owner, and I've spent plenty of time wondering if doing all of these things makes me versatile… or just scattered.
What does it REALLY mean to be a knit and crochet designer?
It’s a lot more than coming up with pretty things and writing patterns. In this episode of Real Talk with Tian, I’m talking honestly about what goes into being a professional knitwear and crochet designer—from the initial idea and choosing yarn to pattern development, grading, testing, tech editing, publishing, marketing, and actually selling your work.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a knitting or crochet designer, or you're already designing patterns and trying to turn your creativity into a business, this conversation is for you.
After a little time away, I’m bringing the podcast back—this time on YouTube. And there’s a LOT to talk about.
I’m a knit and crochet designer, tech editor, author, novelist, and creative business owner, and I’m building things like Big Up Box along the way. On Real Talk with Tian, we’ll have honest, conversational conversations about knitting, crochet, pattern design, tech editing, writing novels, publishing, creative business, entrepreneurship, yarn, and what it really takes to build a creative life.
Are we quitting? Real Talk with Tian the podcast is pivoting to weekly IG LIVES.
Join me weekly on Instagram for the same real talk you have come to know and love.
WHEN: Tuesdays at 11 AM Eastern Time or catch the replay
WHERE: https://www.instagram.com/knitdesignsbytian/
Thank you for being a part of the podcast commununity. I'd love your support on IG.
If you need to reach me, you can also find me on my website at
https://www.tianconnaughton.com
To book a coaching call, go to
https://www.tianconnaughton.com/work-with-me
To join my courses, go to
https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/manage/courses
In this episode, I'm sharing a snippet from a recent IG Live where I talk about 2 of the 6 biggest mistakes designer are making that's keeping them from making consistent pattern sales.
Listen and reach out if you have any questions. You can find me on Instagram @KnitDesignsByTianand @TianConnaughton
Watch the full Instagram Live here
https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRUC3Hora5/
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S4 E5 - Perfect Person and Solve a Problem
Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk With Tian Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about the problem with your marketing when you don't get to the core of who you serve and the problem you solve for your target audience. Want to learn more? Grab my 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.
Learn more at TianConnaughton.com
Join the 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/5-day-market-your-pattern-make-more-sales-challenge
Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian
Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk With Tian Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about the risk to growth and progress in pursuit of perfection. Let's get into this conversation.
Want to learn more? Grab my 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.
Learn more at TianConnaughton.com
Join the 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/5-day-market-your-pattern-make-more-sales-challenge
Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian
The secret to getting results in your business and in your life is to show up to do the work consistently.
I know it get thrown out there a lot that you gotta be consistent if you want to see results. That's tru, but what does that actually mean?
You might be thinking or maybe you've tried showing up 7 days a week on IG and got burned out, so you quit. Maybe you sent out an email to your list and a bunch of subscribers unfollowed.
The narrative is scary on the surface without context or guidance. That's why I'm breaking it down for you in this quick episode.
Want to learn more? Grab my free 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.
Learn more at TianConnaughton.com
Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challengehere>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge
Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian
In this episode, we're talking about being scared to put work out into the world and the factors that contribute to that fear. PRO TIP: it has nothing to do with how good your work is. It has to do with your direction. Let's brainstorm together.
Learn more at TianConnaughton.com
Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challengehere>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge
Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian
Welcome back to another season of Real Talk with Tian.
In this season, we are getting super candid around topics relating to being creative. We're talking about the reality of being a designer (knit and crochet), technical editor, how to run your business like a real business and less like an expensive hobby.
I cannot wait to share more with you.
Stay tuned for season 4!
Learn more at TianConnaughton.com
Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge
Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian
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