What exactly is a knit or crochet pattern tester responsible for?

Is their job to make your pattern, check the instructions, find errors, and give you honest feedback?

Or should they also be expected to post about the pattern, tag you, create excitement, and help sell it on social media?

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.

Welcome back to Real Talk with Tian!

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

PENDING APR 28, 2022

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

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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