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: Learn to weave the half and half stripes potholder design with the free pattern including written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The Half and Half Stripes Potholder takes a classic stripe and gives it a twist. Literally! The two halves of vertical and horizontal stripes create a unique geometric design. This …

Inside: Learn to loom knit the honeycomb stitch pattern using my detailed instructions, tutorial videos and free scarf pattern in 2 sizes. The honeycomb stitch is a classic! This textured stitch pattern uses twisted stitches to create the interlocking cells. This technique gives the fabric it’s thick, lofty feel. These “mini cables” are easy to …

Inside: FREE pattern to teach you to weave the Bars Potholder. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and fully-captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handers. I love the classic look of this potholder design! The Bars Potholder looks just like a mini log cabin quilt. I love potholder designs that bring the …

Inside: Free crochet Marshmallow Moccasin Baby Booties pattern with written instructions for 3 sizes from 0-12 months and tutorial videos. Don’t you love the nubby texture of the marshmallow stitch? I do! So I decided to use this stitch pattern in my crochet Marshmallow Moccasin Baby Booties. These baby booties are a classic foldover design …

Inside: Learn to knit the loop yarn Honeycomb Blanket with this free pattern and tutorial video. Twisted stitches help create this beautiful textured design. This finger knit Honeycomb Blanket is all the buzz! This classic honeycomb design is easy to make with loop yarn. You can even create twisted stitches without a cable needle. All …

Inside: Learn to weaver the Split Dot Grid design with this free potholder pattern. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial video. It’s springtime and for many people that means gardening! We’ve all seen the gorgeous pics of raised beds with perfectly spaced flowers, herbs, or veggies. Who doesn’t want that? But, if …

Inside: Learn to loom knit a lacy double knit scarf with this free pattern including written instructions, photo tutorial and videos. Double knit and lace initially don’t seem to go together, right? When you pull out your loom and set it up for double knitting you’re looking to make an extra thick fabric. It’s great …

Inside: How to loom a double knit checkerboard design on a long loom. Includes free cowl pattern and tutorial videos. It’s been an enjoyable walk down memory lane as I get reacquainted with my long looms. I almost forgot how wonderful the thick, squishy fabric feels as it grows on my loom. I recently introduced …

Inside: How to make the woven Blocks and Crosses design. Includes free potholder pattern with written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. It’s March and the woven Blocks and Crosses design is gives me shamrock vibes! This fun design shows large crosses interspersed with tiny blocks on the front and large blocks with …

Inside: How to double loom knit a 2 color stockinette scarf with one color on one side and the other on the reverse. Includes free pattern and video. I’m rediscovering the joy of double knitting on my long looms. These are the looms that I started with so many years ago. I recently taught how …