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.

I love lace knitting. There’s something truly satisfying about seeing the pattern form row by row. You may think that knitting lace is a skill just for advanced knitters, but it’s not. Even a beginner knitter that understands knits and purls can create lace. This two-part video class teaches you how to knit lace. Be …

By Kristen Mangus Brrrr! Temps are dropping and now is the perfect time to cuddle up with a new project. My Family Fair Isle Hats pattern is a great way to break into the wonderful world of Fair Isle knitting on your loom. Get the matching cowl here: Loom Knit Fair Isle Cowl Or if …

“Why are my stitches twisted this time when I’m sure I did the same stitch pattern? How can I make a less dense double knit panel?” If you’ve ever done any double knitting on your loom, you already know that a few changes in how you wrap can result in drastically different fabric. It’s time …

I’m excited to show you three amazing craft kits from Mary Maxim. Each kit is for a different craft so there’s something for everyone today. But don’t work they all include yarn, because our love of yarn crafts is what draws us together. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to …

This Woven Boho Bag puts the fun in functional! Woven triangles are seamed together to create this colorful bag. Use a large loom to make a great market tote or a small loom for a purse-sized bag. If you haven’t tried weaving on a triangle loom yet, I think you’ll be surprised how easy it …

by Kristen Mangus Temperatures are starting to drop, but I’m not worried. I’m warm and cozy with my Garter Stitch Cowl around my neck. Loom knit with bulky blanket yarn this project knits up quickly. This easy loom knit pattern is worked in garter stitch so you only need to know two stitches: knit and …

You guys know that I’m a crafter and I LOVE my crafts. Whether I’m working on a new project to film a tutorial or crocheting a baby blanket to give to charity or a braiding a quick friendship bracelet with one of my kids I’ve always got a craft going. (Or a dozen… or possibly …

Yarn Project Organizer & Workbook: Tear-out project pages for knitters and crocheters The Yarn Project Organizer & Workbook is a simple, yet comprehensive approach to organizing your knitting and crochet projects and inventory. This book includes 130 tear-out worksheets for knitters, loom knitters and crocheters. It includes project planning sheets with pattern, yarn and tool information …

By Kristen Mangus Do you feel like you have deja vu? Don’t worry, this cup cozy is supposed to look familiar and you have seen it before! Last week I published the needle knit version. I always like to release both a needle knit and loom knit version of a pattern whenever I can. I …

by Kristen Mangus Nothing wrong with going back to basics from time to time. My Basic Knit Cup Cozy is a one piece cozy that slides onto a cup with ease. That means no fiddling with buttons while you’re trying not to spill your drink in the car. It fits a standard take-out cup for …