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: 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, …

Inside: Learn how to make and use a French knitter or spool loom. Includes detailed, simple instructions and a video tutorial. So, what do YOU call it? I think most common name is a French knitter, but it can also be called a spool loom or knitting nancy. Many versions of this tool have been …

Inside: Free crochet Lacy Shawl pattern including written row instructions and tutorial videos for both right and left handed crocheters. As a crochet designer and instructor, there are few things that inspire me more than seeing one of my designs reimagined. During one of my live broadcasts (Fridays at 10 Central on GoodKnit Kisses YouTube) …

Inside: Free pattern for my needle knit Eyelet Bag. This easy project uses seamed squares and has removeable handles. Includes written instructions, diagrams and tutorial videos for each step for both right and left handed knitters. When I crocheted my Sunflower Bag, I had a feeling that my knitters would want a similar project. So, …

Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Eyelet Bag. Includes written instructions, diagrams and tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Get ready to go with my loom knit Eyelet Bag! This soft and airy shoulder bag uses 13 C2C Eyelet Squares pieced together along with stylish braided handles that are comfortable …

Inside: Learn how to needle knit an I-cord Braided Handle for your next bag project. Includes written instuctions and tutorial videos for left and right handed knitters. Knit a strong, beautiful handle for your next market bag or purse project. This easy pattern makes a sturdy strap that feels comfortable on your shoulder so you …

Inside: Loom knit I-cord Braided Handle instructions and tutorial videos for left and right handed loom knitters. I absolutely love the look of loom knit purse or bag! But those straps! Most bag patterns have garter stitch or i-cord handles. And I just do not like either of those! Garter stitch panels have too much …

Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit C2C Eyelet Square including written instructions and fully-captioned tutorial videos. This light and lacy C2C Eyelet Square adds a decorative design to the classic Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth pattern. This easy corner to corner knit pattern includes evenly spaced eyelets throughout the center. This is a great design to …

Inside: Full pattern for the needle knit C2C Eyelet Square including row instructions and links to fully captioned tutorial videos for left and right handed knitters. This light and lacy C2C Eyelet Square adds a decorative design to the classic Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth pattern. This easy corner to corner knit pattern features a garter border …

Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Twisted Brioche Cowl including detailed instructions and tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Show off your style in the Twisted Brioche Cowl. Made to match with our Twisted Brioche Slouchy Tam, this two-color cowl uses a cable twist brioche stitch to create the dense, …