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.

Finger knitting is a handy way to make a simple project on the go with no needles or tools. With the introduction of loop yarn earlier this year finger knit projects changed from simple to spectacular. Thanks to Michaels and their Loops yarn you can even make a finger knit chevron blanket! Scroll down to …

By Kristen Mangus Thanks to KB Looms for for sponsoring this pattern and tutorial. I also want to thank them for providing the fantastic set of Premium Chunky Round Looms used for this pattern design, but also the extra sets that I was able to give away during the Facebook Live unboxing. My latest pattern …

STEP IT UP LOOM KNIT SHAWL By Kristen Mangus The Step It Up Loom Knit Shawl is a beautiful crescent shape that drapes easily around the neck. The long, sawtooth edge is an eye-catching design feature that you’ll love. The striping? Don’t worry the yarn takes care of that for you. Using Caron Cakes, long-color …

Loom Knit Ribbon Mug Cozy – Pattern Conversion Support your favorite cause with a mug cozy in your favorite ribbon color. This pattern is Inspired by the needle knit mug cozy in Knitting for a Cure by Kay Meadors and published by Leisure Arts. This pattern book has 18 designs to offer support and encouragement. …

Show Your Support with a Ribbon Mug Cozy! For many October is all about the orange, but I’m going throw a splash pink into your fall. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of those that have fallen, those still fighting the battle and those that have beaten this terrible disease I’ve got a knit …

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket Do you remember last fall I made a tutorial for the In a Wink Baby Blanket pattern from Yarnspirations? It’s a cozy garter stitch baby blanket with wide stripes. I know my needle knitters loved that pattern. Since then I’ve had dozens of requests to, “Please make a loom knitting tutorial …

Easy Twisted Friendship Bracelet pattern by Kristen Mangus We’ve all been there. It’s 8:45 Thursday evening and the last thing you want to hear is, “Mom! I need to dress up for Spirit Day tomorrow.” Those are the words that strike fear into your heart. (Although you have to admit it could be worse. At …

Finger Knit Bolero Shrug with Loops Yarn By Kristen Mangus Make a beautiful addition to your wardrobe in a pinch. A bolero jacket is a great way to add a bit of style and warm up those shoulders from the chill without a heavy coat. Without needles or hook, this quick Finger Knit Bolero Shrug …

Keep your kids cozy this fall with my youth fingerless mitts pattern. The Bumblebee Fingerless Mitts can be worked on either knitting needles or a knitting loom. These mitts may look a little familiar to you. When I was working on my Chic Fingerless Mitts pattern my son came to me and asked for a …

Thanks to Michaels for sponsoring this post, sharing their photos and encouraging us to craft. Have been to your local Michaels store lately? If so, you’ve seen an amazing new yarn, Loops by Loops and Threads. With stitches sewn into the yarn you can knit with no tools. All you need are your hands. Now …