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: Get the best start loom knitting by learning from my mistakes. I answer 13 beginner loom knitter questions in this new video series. Flashback to 9 years ago…. This dream called GoodKnit Kisses got started with a few Knifty Knitter looms and a blanket as a backdrop. I took a risk and published my …

Inside: This needle knit Thank You Note Blanket pattern is the ultimate teacher gift complete with notebook paper and a heartfelt message. My friend and fellow crafter, Summer Cromartie, shared pictures of an incredible blanket she crocheted as a gift for her son’s teacher. The Teacher Thank You Note Blanket shows a piece of classic …

Inside: This loom knit Thank You Note Blanket pattern is the ultimate teacher gift complete with notebook paper and a heartfelt message. My friend and fellow crafter, Summer Cromartie, shared pictures of an incredible blanket she crocheted as a gift for her son’s teacher. The Teacher Thank You Note Blanket shows a piece of classic …

Inside: 9 woven hot pad patterns with easy-to-follow photos and video. Remember that Christmas you got a potholder loom from your aunt? You grabbed those stretchy fabric loops and started weaving. (Okay, in all honestly, that was after shooting the loops all around the living room until Mom made you stop, right?) My potholders were …

Inside: GoodKnit Kisses YouTube Memberships give you loads of perks plus members only videos. I’m excited! And not like, “Oh, there’s a sale on paper towels” excited. Like “8-year-old on Christmas morning and there’s a bike under the tree” excited! It’s a new year and there are big changes on the horizon for GoodKnit Kisses. …

Inside: Double loom knit ribbed brim hat on KB Looms’ Rotating Double Knit Loom! This post is sponsored by KB Looms. Whoosh! Can you feel the chill of winter blowing in? I sure can and I want to be ready for it. Bring on the double knits! Cranberry Brim Beanie photo courtesy of KB Looms …

Inside: Free loom knit boyfriend hat pattern and tutorial videos. Includes designs for solid color or with added accent stripe. “What did you do with my hat?” This is that hat. The one you always “borrow” from your boyfriend. And why not? It’s the perfect fitted beanie but with a little extra room so it …

Inside: Loom knit Tumbling Moss Blocks Washcloth pattern with chart and tutorial videos. Are you going up or coming down? Create an optical illusion that adds both texture and fun to this easy washcloth pattern. The loom knit Tumbling Moss Blocks Washcloth may look topsy turvy, but this simple stitch pattern uses only knits and …

Inside: Needle knit Tumbling Moss Blocks Washcloth pattern with chart and tutorial videos. Are you going up or coming down? Create an optical illusion that adds both texture and fun to this easy washcloth pattern. The needle knit Tumbling Moss Blocks Washcloth may look topsy turvy, but this simple stitch pattern uses only knits and …

Inside: Free needle knit boyfriend hat pattern and tutorial videos. Includes designs for solid color or with added accent stripe. “What did you do with my hat?” This is that hat. The one you always “borrow” from your boyfriend. And why not? It’s the perfect fitted beanie but with a little extra room so it …