Step-1:

Turn on post notification. So whenever that creator posts, you will get notified.

Step-2:

Try to be the first one to like and comment on their posts. By commenting early, your comment has a better chance of standing out as more people see it.

Step-3:

To steal followers, find 2nd and 3rd-degree connections from the comment section. 2nd will have a higher acceptance rate, but the 3rd-degree connection will expand your network.

Step-4:

Find an interesting creator and check their posts.

Step-5:

Like the last 2-3 posts and leave a meaningful comment on one.

Step-6:

Go back to his/her profile and send a connection request.

(You may or may not add an invitation note. I don’t add a note. But you can try and test.)