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: 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 …

Inside: Free loom knit Nordic Style Hat pattern including instructions for 6 sizes from baby to adult large with tutorial videos. I love it when one design project inspires another! I recently published my Envelope Hat pattern. The unusual square top is seamless and uses some fun techniques. But not everyone likes the quirky squared …

Inside: Free weaving pattern for the Four Corners Potholder. Includes written instructions, link to weaving chart and tutorial video. The Four Corners Potholder makes 4 small mitered squares in one. You can create this simple design with no seaming. This easy loom weaving pattern is fully reversible and works up quickly. This pattern contains written …

Inside: Free pattern for the needle knit Squiggle Cable Cowl including written row instructions and tutorial videos demonstrating the cables and seaming. Cables are a lot of fun to knit! When I first started knitting, I thought all cables had to be uniform and even. And, don’t get me wrong, I still love the look …