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 how to loom knit double knit eyelets! Includes free pattern with instructions, photos and video tutorial. Eyelets! Learn to loom knit double knit eyelets with this easy tutorial. Double knitting on a long knitting loom is one of the basics many of us started with when we first picked up a loom. Double …

Inside: Learn how to weave the Raining Hearts design on a potholder loom. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. Love is in the air! The Raining Hearts Potholder design creates a fun patchwork of two color hearts. This easy weaving pattern uses a 7″ potholder and cotton loops. You can use any …

Inside: Learn how to loom knit a Bucket Hat! This design features a woven crown, Andalusian stitch body and seed stitch brim. Includes instructions and videos. Earlier this year I tried out weaving on a round loom. I loved the result and decided to include the technique in a full project. I debated between a …

Inside: Learn to loom knit the Andalusian stitch pattern flat and in the round. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Some links listed below are affiliate links to the products used to make the projects you see. I love easy stitch patterns that look complicated. Whether it’s …

Inside: Free pattern for the easiest loom knit ornament you’ll find. Includes written instructions and tutorial videos for left and right handed loom knitters. The Easiest Loom Knit Ornament takes a plain round ball and turns it into a beautiful textured ornament. The lacy texture comes from the diamond lace (or figure 8) stitch. And with …

Inside: Free pattern with written instructions and tutorial videos teach how to weave the Triangle Blocks Potholder on a 7″ potholder loom. The Triangle Blocks Potholder features a nine patch design of two-color triangles. This easy loom weaving pattern is reversible and makes a great gift. This is one of those nostalgic designs that looks …

Inside: Learn to knit the cozy Herringbone Cowl with my free pattern and tutorial videos for right and left handed knitters. Get cozy with the Herringbone Cowl. This chunky knit cowl is guaranteed to keep off the winter chill. This pattern uses the vertical herringbone stitch to create the classic design. I’ve taught the herringbone …

Inside: Learn to make a potholder using the diamond buffalo weaving design. Includes row instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The diamond buffalo weaving design has a pattern of alternating colored diamonds on a checkered background. This easy potholder pattern is reversible and makes a great gift. Unlike most of my potholder patterns, …

Inside: Free pattern for the crochet Pie Carrier including written instructions and videos. This handy thermal tote fits a pie plate or casserole dish. The crochet Pie/Casserole Carrier is a must for your next outing! This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings …

Inside: Free needle knit Pie Carrier pattern with detailed written instructions and links to fully-captioned tutorial videos. The needle knit Pie Carrier is a must for your next picnic! This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings at the corners to close. It …