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: Make the crochet Herringbone Ribbed Hat with my free pattern. Includes instructions for 5 sizes from toddler to adult and tutorial videos. The iconic herringbone stitch is a favorite of mine. The rows of nested “V” stitches create a smooth, dense fabric. I already taught how to crochet the herringbone stitch and designed a …

Inside: Learn how to loom knit the pyramid stitch pattern with my easy to follow written instructions, chart and tutorial videos. Includes free blanket square pattern in 2 common sizes. How many ways can you combine knits and purls to create unique stitch patterns? Thousands? Millions? There are nearly limitless stitch patterns that use just …

Inside: Learn how to knit the pyramid stitch pattern with my easy to follow written instructions, chart and tutorial videos. Includes free blanket square pattern in 2 common sizes. How many ways can you combine knits and purls to create unique stitch patterns? Thousands? Millions? There are nearly limitless stitch patterns that use just knits …

Inside: Learn how to crochet bobbles with detailed instructions and tutorial video. Includes free blanket square pattern with your choice of more or less bobbles! I love bobbles! Those round, puffy circles that pop out of your fabric add depth and detail to your project. Use a few bobbles for an eye-catching detail or crochet …

Inside: Learn how to knit bobbles 3 different ways. Detailed instructions on bobble methods with tutorial video and free blanket square pattern. Bobbles! They are those round knit balls that stand up on top of your knit fabric. They can be small dots or large puffy balls depending on the method you use to knit …

Inside: Written instructions and tutorial videos teaching you how to needle knit the linen stitch as a flat panel or in the round. Includes free patterns to help you practice! I’ve got another simply beautiful stitch pattern for you. The linen stitch has a smooth texture created by a checkerboard of knit and slipped stitches. …

Inside: Learn how to loom knit the linen stitch with detailed instructions, free blanket square pattern and tutorial video. We’re keeping it smooth with another flat, textured stitch pattern. The linen stitch has a smooth texture created by a checkerboard of knit and slipped stitches. It resembles the seed stitch, but doesn’t have any purl …

Inside: Learn to crochet the herringbone stitch pattern as a flat panel and in the round. Includes free blanket square pattern with written instructions for 2 common sizes and tutorial videos. I am having loads of fun working up new stitch patterns and I think I’ve found one of my favorites. The Herringbone Stitch! Not …

Inside: Learn how to loom knit the herringbone stitch pattern as a flat panel or in the round. Includes 2 free patterns plus tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Herringbone is one of those classic designs. We’re most familiar with seeing it in fabrics, but it’s also gained popularity as a …

Inside: Free needle knit Beehive Beret pattern including written instructions for 5 sizes from Baby to Adult, chart and fully- captioned tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters. So, what’s the one thing you almost ALWAYS do when knitting a hat? You knit the brim with a smaller needle size than the rest …