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: Loom knit Dewdrop Washcloth pattern with free instructions, chart and video for 2 sizes! Washcloths. They’re humble. They have a humble job to do cleaning up. But that doesn’t mean they can’t look fabulous while they’re hard at work. Washcloths make a quick, easy and economical addition to include in a spa set, bridal …

Inside: Knit Coral Breezes Infinity Scarf pattern with easy to follow tutorial video and chart. I love water. More specifically, I love the ocean. The salt air, the gentle breeze, the sound of the waves splashing on the shore. There are few things in life more relaxing than sitting by the ocean. Unless it’s sitting …

Inside: Needle knit Sea Foam stitch pattern instructions, tutorial video and easy-to-read chart. Just drop it already! I know, I know. Dropped stitches are a nightmare when you’re knitting. You’ve either got to frog it or painstakingly, row by row, work that stitch back up to your needles and try to slip it on without …

Inside: Loom knit Coral Breezes Infinity Scarf pattern with easy to follow tutorial video and chart. I love water. More specifically, I love the ocean. The salt air, the gentle breeze, the sound of the waves splashing on the shore. There are few things in life more relaxing than sitting by the ocean. Unless it’s …

Inside: Loom knit Sea Foam stitch pattern instructions, tutorial video and easy-to-read chart. Just drop it already! I know, I know. Dropped stitches are a nightmare when you’re knitting. You’ve either got to frog it or painstakingly, row by row, work that stitch back up to your loom and try and slip it onto the …

Inside: The NEW Knitting Loom Guide 2019 Edition contains listings of hundreds of knitting looms with gauge measurements, peg counts and so much more! There’s an updated version of this book availble! See the 2021 Knitting Loom Guide post to get the current edition. Are you frustrated because you don’t have the exact knitting loom …

Inside: My review of the Crochet Cute Critters pattern book by Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me. BONUS: I’m giving away two copies of the book! Congrats to our winners!! Tami W. & Lindsay M. “Hoot!”, says Oswald the Owl. “Baaa!” bleats Lilly the Lamb. ” … ” hums Ginger the Giraffe. (Yup, giraffes hum. …

Inside: Free crochet wedding afghan square pattern with tutorial videos. PLUS links to 24 other designs from Marly Bird’s Wedding Blanket CAL. I love weddings! So much preparation goes into the day to make it special. The dress, the flowers, the perfect font for the place cards. Creating an heirloom blanket for the happy couple …

Inside: Colorful crochet afghan square pattern with free tutorial videos. Lush green bushes swaying in the breeze create the perfect backdrop for the vibrant colors of snapdragons, dahlias and roses. Nothing says summer like a lush garden spilling over with blooms. Then there’s my house. I’m like the grim reaper of the garden world. I …

Inside: Loom knit easy lace headband pattern with free tutorial video I’ve got girls. Girls have hair. Lots and lots of shiny, thick hair. If I had a nickel for every time I said, “Get your hair out of your face. I want to see that smile!” … What’s a mom to do? Sometimes in …