Kristen Mangus

Kristen is a multi-talented entrepreneur with a heart as big as Texas. She is the owner of GoodKnit Kisses whose mission is to inspire, encourage and empower people through education and design. She’s built a large and loyal online community of followers by sharing her personal passion for loom knitting, needle knitting, crochet and all things creative through YouTube tutorials, Facebook live broadcasts, blogs and pattern design. Her vision is to leave an inspired crafting world for future generations that continues to teach and reach others. She and her husband, John, have three amazing kids.

Inside: Free pattern for the crochet Morgan Bag. This light airy shoulder bag pattern includes written instructions for the Sunflower square, spiral handles, seaming and optional lining. Tutorial videos available for both left and right handed crocheters! You’re going to love the bright crochet Morgan Bag! This soft, lacy shoulder bag uses 13 squares pieced …

Inside: Free pattern to make an easy crochet Pet Bandana that slides onto your pet’s collar. Includes written instructions for 5 sizes from S to XXL and tutorial videos for both right and left handed crocheters. This easy, crochet Pet Bandana will keep your pup (or cat) in style! The triangle shaped bandana is worked …

Inside: Christmas Plaid Potholder weaving pattern with written instructions, link to weaving chart and full tutorial videos for both right and left handers. This Christmas Plaid Potholder uses a basic Nine Block design, but adds in a third color to create a beautiful plaid design. This eye-catching design is easy and fun to make. These …

Inside: How to make a finger knit Garter Stitch Cowl. Pattern includes written instructions with tips to adjust size and tutorial videos for both right and left handers. The Finger Knit Garter Stitch Cowl needs only yarn and 4 fingers to make! This easy beginner project uses no knitting needles or hooks. This cozy neck …

Inside: Tabby Potholder pattern including written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial video showing how to weave on a hot pad loom. The Tabby Potholder makes a simple, two-color checked design. This basic design is ideal for beginner weavers. These hotpads take just minutes to weave and make wonderful gifts. This pattern contains written …

Inside: Free Square Spiral Potholder loom weaving pattern with written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The Square Spiral Potholder is one of my favorite designs to weave. This unique pattern creates a two color spiral on the front and an eye-catching design of nested arrows or mitered squares on the back. Unlike …

Inside: Free loom weaving pattern for the Twill Diamond Potholder inclding written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos for both right and left handed crafters. I love this stunning geometric design! The Twill Diamond Potholder creates nested diamonds bursting from the center. This eye-catching design is easy and fun to make. I chose …

Inside: The Zig Zag Twill Potholder full pattern including written instructions, link to weving chart and full tutorial videos for both right and left handed weavers. I’ve been having a blast weaving these colorful potholders. My latest one is the Zig Zag Twill Potholder. This one uses a fun, two color design that resembles a …

Inside: Free Padded Basketweave Potholder pattern including detailed written instructions, tutorial videos and link to weaving chart. It’s time to bring back a childhood favorite of mine. The potholder loom! Remember, weaving on the metal potholder loom as a kid? Didn’t all of our family members get at least one of these for a Christmas …

Inside: The needle knit Looped Towel pattern includes all written instructions and tutorial videos demonstrating the garter stitch, ribbing and three needle bind off techniques used in the pattern. The perfect hanging towel is here! For decades, we’ve been adding towel toppers to kitchen towels so we can hang them on our oven doors. But, …