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 make this crochet boho inspired crossbody bag. Free pattern includes written instructions, seaming diagrams and tutorial videos. My crochet Hexagon Crossbody Bag is an oversized, asymmetrical purse with boho vibes. It’s sturdy, soft design makes it ideal for long days out shopping or at the beach. I also included an optional cell …

Inside: Learn how to crochet a hexagon with this free pattern and fully-captioned tutorial videos for right and left handed crocheters. You may be asking yourself what possible use you have for a crocheted hexagon. Unless you’re obsessed with bees or in need of cute coaster design, you’ll use these hexagons as part of a …

Inside: Learn to loom knit a boho inspired crossbody bag with this free pattern. Includes written instructions, detailed diagrams and tutorial videos. My loom knit Hexagon Crossbody Bag is an oversized, asymmetrical purse with boho vibes. It’s sturdy, soft design makes it ideal for long days out shopping or at the beach. I also included …

Inside: Learn to weave this colorful Pinwheel Baby Playmat with this free pattern. Includes detailed instructions, link to a weaving chart and tutorial videos. The woven Pinwheel Baby Playmat brings bright colors and comfort to tummy time! This extra thick, cotton playmat is made up of individual woven squares Each woven square has a large …

Inside: Learn to weave the Pinwheel Trivet Runner with this free pattern with video tutorials. The woven Pinwheel Trivet Runner brings all the spring vibes to your table. This extra thick cotton runner is designed to be used as a trivet for hot dishes on your table or buffet. Both sizes are large enough to …

Inside: Learn to weave the colorful Pinwheel Placemat design. Includes detailed written instructions and tutorial videos covering all the techniques you need to make this project. The woven Pinwheel Placemats are all about whimsy and fun! This design uses the Checked Pinwheel design with white as the main color paired with 6 different spring colors …

Inside: Learn to loom knit an octagon shape with this free pattern. Includes written instructions for 4 sizes and tutorial videos for left and right handers. If you enjoyed my loom knit hexagon pattern, this one is similar. The octagon has a smoother, rounded look to it especially in the smaller sizes. This geometric motif …

Inside: Learn how to loom knit a hexagon shape that can be used in a multitude of projects. Includes written instructions and videos. A hexagon! That’s it? This may look like a simple shape because that’s exactly what it is. While this basic hex can be the end of your project if you’re making a …

Inside: Get all the details about my biggest loom knit pattern collection yet! 77 patterns including hats, cowls, scarves, blankets and much more. This is BIG! The Ultimate Loom Knit Pattern Collection is the biggest, most complete bundle I’ve ever put together. This collection includes 77 patterns for beginners through intermediate loom knitters. From a …

Inside: Learn to weave the bold Checked Pinwheel Potholder with this free weaving pattern. Includes written instructions, tutorial videos and weaving chart. It’s time to go BIG! Many of the woven potholder designs you’ve seen are small and intricate. This one is the polar opposite. It is large and vibrant with a single spiral that …