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.

Thanks to Premier Yarn for sponsoring today’s post and sharing their love of yarn with us! Premier Everyday Plaid is here! Premier Yarn’s latest yarn to hit the shelves is a game-changer. If you’ve every tried to recreate those amazing plaid patterns you know it can be tricky. Everyday Plaid is a unique variegated yarn …

Have you tried planned pooling yet? I know how that went. You saw those colorful plaid designs and decided to try it out. You grabbed some variegated yarn from your stash and got started. That’s how you found out it takes a lot of skill to recreate the designs. Enter the new color pooling yarn …

Do you guys remember making potholders using elastic loops when you were a kid? I do and it was so much fun! Weaving looms have come along way from those days. While you can set up some knitting looms to weave, I wanted to take a look at a loom designed just for weaving. I recently …

Splish. Splash. Squish. Ahhhh! We all love to feel a soft, cushiony bathmat when we step out of the shower in the morning. I’m happy to be able to share a new pattern with you for a loom knit bathmat made of t-shirt yarn. Yes, you heard that right. You can knit with yarn made …

Give back. Pay it forward. Love on someone. Spread joy. We all have our own way of saying it’s important to help those in need. As a crafter I like to use what I know to help others. If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I’m always looking for donations to …

Rolling Waves Cowl by Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the 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. PATTERN I designed this cowl as part …

Lesson 8: How to Crochet Corner to Corner (C2C) I am especially excited about this last How to Crochet lesson. Crochet corner to corner afghans look complex, but they are actually very easy to make. Using the basic stitches you’ve already learned you can make a square or rectangle in any size. From a washcloth or …

How to Crochet Granny Squares No beginner crochet class is complete without learning how to crochet granny squares. The granny square is as timeless as it is beautiful. It can be made in any size with any yarn to fit any style. I’ve included two styles of granny squares in this series. The classic granny …

Lesson 5: How to Crochet the Linen Stitch I love the crochet linen stitch! It’s perfect for a beginner stitch pattern because it only uses single crochets and chains, but still makes a lovely pattern. The linen stitch makes a dense fabric that is ideal for so many projects from dishcloths to scarves to tops. …

I am so excited about my new video series! I first learned to crochet as a child and it’s stuck with me through the years. Although I now do a variety of yarn crafts I still love crochet and I want to share that love with you. This summer I decided to put together a …