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: Learn to make a potholder using the diamond buffalo weaving design. Includes row instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial videos. The diamond buffalo weaving design has a pattern of alternating colored diamonds on a checkered background. This easy potholder pattern is reversible and makes a great gift. Unlike most of my potholder patterns, …

Inside: Free pattern for the crochet Pie Carrier including written instructions and videos. This handy thermal tote fits a pie plate or casserole dish. The crochet Pie/Casserole Carrier is a must for your next outing! This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings …

Inside: Free needle knit Pie Carrier pattern with detailed written instructions and links to fully-captioned tutorial videos. The needle knit Pie Carrier is a must for your next picnic! This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings at the corners to close. It …

Inside: Free pattern for loom knit Pie Carrier including written instructions with 2 variations and tutorial videos for each step. The loom knit Pie Carrier is a must for your next picnic! This handy cotton tote fits a large pie plate or casserole dish and the attached handle slides through the rings at the corners …

Inside: Free weaving pattern for the Radiating Boxes Potholder. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and fully-captioned tutorial videos. The Radiating Boxes Potholder creates a fun design with four mitered squares each pointing to its own corner. The back of the design forms a ➕ in the center surrounded by squares pointing inward. This …

Inside: Full pattern for the woven Alice Tote Bag. This design uses squares woven on a potholder loom to make this large sturdy tote. Includes instructions, schematics and tutorial videos. Introducing the Alice Tote Bag! This sturdy tote bag is made up entirely of squares woven on a potholder loom. The bag features 4 different …

Inside: Free loom knit Lacy Tablecloth pattern with written instructions for 5 common sizes, lace chart and tutorial videos for both left and right handed loom knitters. The Lacy Tablecloth will look stunning on your dining table. This project uses a medium-weight, mercerized cotton yarn that washes well and shows off the beautiful lace design. …

Inside: Free needle knit Lacy Tablecloth pattern including 5 common sizes, instructions for custom sizes, knitting chart, written row instructions and tutorial videos for right and left handed knitters. The Lacy Tablecloth will look stunning on your dining table. This project uses a medium-weight, mercerized cotton yarn that washes well and shows off the beautiful …

Inside: Free loom knit Bowl Cozy pattern including written instructions for 2 sizes and fully-captioned tutorial videos. The loom knit Bowl Cozy is perfect for protecting your hands. This washable cotton cozy insulates you from both hot and cold dishes. They are great for microwaving a steaming hot bowl of soup that you can pick …

Inside: Learn to needle knit a bowl cozy with this free pattern including written instructions for 2 sizes and tutorial videos demonstrating the project. The knit Bowl Cozy is perfect for protecting your hands. If you’ve been to any craft fairs lately, you’ve seen quilted bowl cozies. I figured it was time to knit one …