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.

By Kristen Mangus Fold over baby booties with a twist! These simple baby booties are a classic foldover design with an added pop of color and texture. The Half Latvian Braid gives them a decorative rope trim that stands out against the garter stitch background. Hey, needle knitters! You can keep your baby’s toes cozy …

Have you ever tried to loom knit socks and been disappointed because they just didn’t fit right? It’s frustrating to put so much time into those little stitches and then end up with socks that you hate to wear. Let me show you how to customize a pattern so you can finally make loom knit …

By Kristen Mangus I am so busy! You guys are there, too. I know you are. With Spring’s arrival the school year is winding down and activities are ramping up. I need to stay organized so I keep my planner nearby. Since I’m often running (literally) out the door to make it to the next …

We’ve all done it! I know exactly how it feels to scour Google, YouTube and Pinterest for … just the right pattern. Then that moment of excitement when you see the picture of the perfect pattern. Success!! You click the link in anticipation to snatch the free pattern or start the video tutorial rolling. Then …

By Kristen Mangus Meet the textured sister of the Sisal Stitch: the Seagrass Stitch! (See full details and videos of both stitch patterns in this post.) This stitch has a natural slant to it depending if your are whether you work it to the right or left. The Seagrass Slouchy Beanie quickly knits up in …

I love learning new stitch patterns and turning them into pattern designs. I developed two stitch patterns back in 2013 for the knitting loom and decided it is high time to start using them on my needles too. The needle knit Sisal and Seagrass stitches both have a woven look with a rich texture that …

By Kristen Mangus It’s almost time to hit the beach! Can’t you just picture the rolling waves, the sand, the long tufts of seagrass waving in the breeze? I designed the Seagrass Stitch back in the 2013 to capture the look of a woven seagrass basket. Recently I decided to use the stitch to create …

By Kristen Mangus I hope you’ve been enjoying my Sisal Stitch series of patterns. This stitch pattern is so versatile that I’ve been wanting to show off different ways to use it. like in the Sisal Cowl. This week I have the needle knit Sisal Scarf for you. This chunky textured scarf is great for …

By Kristen Mangus I’ve been having so much fun working with new stitch patterns. I recently published a couple loom knit patterns using the Sisal Stitch. I never want to leave my needle knitters out in the cold so I converted the stitch and patterns. I’m excited to bring the needle knit Sisal Cowl pattern. …

By Kristen Mangus I love taking a stitch pattern and creating new designs from it. I created the Sisal Stitch several years ago. Using that beautiful stitch I made the Loom Knit Sisal Coal and, today, I have the Loom Knit Sisal Scarf for you. The Sisal Scarf is a soft, richly textured scarf that …