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.

My GoodKnit Kisses garden is in full bloom this spring! I’ve been getting creative with my Clover Hana-Ami Flower Loom (aff. link) and my yarn stash. I’ve got a collection of 4 video tutorials for you this week all featuring beautiful flower loom blossoms. With a few twists of yarn and some simple darning techniques your …

It’s springtime and outdoors everything is coming alive. After the long, dreary winter a peek out the window shows bright sunshine and vibrant colors. That means one thing. The flowers are starting to bloom. Let’s recreate the freshness and beauty of spring on our looms! Learn to make a variety of beautiful flowers on the …

Don’t you love those jumbo knit roving blankets? The over-sized stitches and fluffy softness invite you to snuggle up. All you need is a good book and a steaming cup of coffee. When Red Heart contacted me about creating a video tutorial for them I knew the Wonderful Big Stitch Throw would be a great …

Loom Knit Rolling Waves Cowl By Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the Loom Knit Rolling Waves Cowl is full of texture and movement. I won’t say that you can smell the salty air when you wear it, but you can almost feel the ocean breeze. I designed this …

Baby Sandals Video Tutorial! It’s been two years since Tonya Vanoy a.k.a. Granny T. wowed us with her Loom Knit Baby Sandals. Seriously, this is one of those special patterns that I get lots of messages about. You know the ones. “PLEASE make a video for the loom knit baby sandals!” “Help! I can’t read …

Easy Loom Knit Flower Earrings Check out these cute and easy loom knit flower earrings made with Marly Bird’s new Red Heart yarn Chic Sheep! They are really easy and don’t need many tools. Even if you haven’t loom knit before I take you through all the steps. You don’t need a bunch of jewelry …

Easy Loom Knit Ten Stitch Blanket Pattern & Video Tutorial Hey, loom knitters, I’ve got big news for you today! Well, it’s bigger than big. Huge! Monumental! There’s a new loom knit Ten Stitch Blanket pattern in town and it’s better than ever. The ten stitch blanket changed the world of loom knitting because it …

Loom Knit Free Spirit Topper We all have one. That sweater or poncho that brings the warmth and comfort of a hug. The one that you never want to take off … until now. The Free Spirit Topper from Lion Brand Yarn is a ruana-style wrap that is sure to become your new favorite. And …

You guys know sock knitting is not my thing, right? But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to help all you knitters and loom knitters out there who enjoy it. I salute all of you, sock knitters, who take the time to work the thousands of tiny stitches needed to make a sock. And then …

Feeling trapped after being stuck inside all winter? Got the winter blahs? Well, since yarn makes everything better I can help. Let me show you some new crochet patterns from Annie’s to get you ready for warm weather. The Spring Spirit Pattern Collection has 20 stunning, new designs from Lena Skvagerson, the Lead Designer for …