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 The texture of sisal with the softness of yarn makes the loom knit Sisal Cowl a favorite for loom knitters. This quick knit pattern works up in no time in a stitch that resembles sisal. What’s sisal you ask? It’s a plant fiber used to make ropes, woven floor mats or rugs. …

By Kristen Mangus I know my needle knitters have been waiting for this one! I’m thrilled to tell you, your wait is over. The needle knit Quick Lace Scarf pattern is here. Just in time to celebrate Spring! Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Now you can drape yourself with diamonds and it will only …

By Kristen Mangus Every loom knitter needs a basic hat pattern that can be adapted to fit everyone in the family. The Basic Family Hats pattern is it! Featuring a ribbed brim, smooth stockinette body and decreased crown this basic hat is fast and easy to loom knit. Sized from Toddler to Adult Large it’s …

Let’s face it, fingerless gloves are a necessity when you use your fingers for, well, everything. I’m always crafting, filming, editing or swiping on my phone and I need my fingers. I’ve got a stunning pattern by Kristin Omdahl to show you in the video tutorial below. The Fingerless Mitts pattern is from the book …

UPDATE: The giveaway is ended. Scroll down to the bottom to see if you’re a winner. (Winners were also notified by email so check your inbox.) Spring is almost here and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about lighter knits. Adding touches of lace to your knits is a great way to welcome spring. …

There nothing sweeter than a little baby! Unless it’s a baby wearing something you made. I love expressing my love through giving hand made gifts. Whether it’s a shower gift for an expectant friend or a donated blanket for a struggling new mom I love making baby gifts. Now I can add a loom knit …

by Kristen Mangus Cozy and beautiful! This Loom Knit Lace Afghan is beautiful enough to leave on display and warm enough to keep off the chill of winter. The lacy stockinette diamonds create a beautiful, eye-catching design. This pattern was converted from the Winter Lace Afghan needle knit pattern by Leisure Arts. Loom Knit …

We, loom knitters, have come a long way since the handful of simple hat patterns we started out with. We now have dozens of designers creating shawls, mittens, scarves, sweaters, baby clothes and blankets all for our looms. Ravelry has over 3,500 loom knitting patterns! But what about when you see a needle knit pattern …

by Kristen Mangus Wrap up with the cozy Fair Isle Loom Knit Cowl! Created to match the Family Fair Isle Hats this cowl uses the same techniques to make this simple two color stitch pattern. The Fair Isle stitch pattern is bordered with ribbing on both the top and bottom to keep you cozy on …

by Kristen Mangus Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Now you can drape yourself with diamonds and it will only cost you one skein of yarn. This beautiful scarf is embellished with a trellis of lace diamonds. The seed stitch border grounds the lacy stockinette diamonds giving you a scarf that’s both cozy and delicate. …