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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: Crochet Sunflower Bag free pattern includes detailed written instructions for each component, schematics, photos, and tutorial videos showing the Sunflower square, layout, seaming, edging, handles, and optional fabric lining and pocket. Tutorial videos are available for both right and left handed crocheters. Carry your garden with you! The light and lacy crochet Sunflower Bag …

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Insdie: Free crochet Sunflower Square pattern that includes written instructions and step-by-step tutorial videos for both right and left handed crocheters. Direct your hook to the sunny side of the street!  This easy blanket square begins in the center with a sunflower encircled with vines and finishes with a lacy scalloped edge. The pattern uses …

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Inside: Free pattern for the crochet Lacy Runner. Includes written instructions for 5 sizes and tutorial videos showing the lace stitch pattern. Crochet your way to beautiful home! The Lacy Runner adds a touch of simple elegance to your table.  This table runner uses a medium-weight, mercerized cotton yarn that washes well and shows off …

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Inside: Free crochet Lacy Placemat pattern including written instructions and tutorial videos for right and left handed crocheters. The Lacy Placemat creates the perfect background for your elegant table settings.  Whether you are hosting a family holiday or just having a friend over for coffee, your table will look beautiful.  This crochet placemat uses a …

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Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Lacy Table Runner. Includes written instructions for 5 lengths, lace knitting chart, tutorial videos showing the lace pattern plus a bonus calculator tool to help you customize the length of the runner for your table. I enjoy easy lace patterns! I know, easy and lace don’t always seem …

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Inside: Free needle knit Lacy Runner pattern that includes written instructions for 5 sizes, customization tips, lace knitting chart and tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters. I don’t know about you, but as the weather warms up I like to work on smaller projects or use lighter weight yarn. The needle knit …

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Inside: Free pattern for the needle knit Lacy Placemat including written instructions, knitting chart and tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters. The Lacy Placemat creates the perfect background for your elegant table settings.  Whether you are hosting a family holiday or just having a friend over for coffee, your table will look …

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Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Lacy Placemats. Includes written instructions, lace chart and tutorial videos demonstrating the lofty lace stitch pattern. The Lacy Placemat creates the perfect background for your elegant table settings.  Whether you are hosting a family holiday or just having a friend over for coffee, your table will look beautiful.  …

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Inside: Beginner pattern for the crochet Linen Stitch Blanket. Includes written instructions for 5 sizes from lovey to couch throw and tutorial videos. Cozy up with the cuddly Linen Blanket!  The linen stitch creates a textured, dense fabric that is perfect for blankets of all sizes.  From a small baby lovey to a large throw …

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Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Seafarer’s Dickie including written instructions and tutorial videos. Ahoy!  The Seafarer’s Dickie stays put during all your winter fun.  It’s the perfect hybrid of a scarf and a cowl because it slips over your head while the front also lies flat under a sweater or jacket.  This pattern …

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