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.

This is not just any old fudge. This is classic fudge just like Mom used to make. Rich, chocolaty and full of love. One bite and you’ll be transported back in time to your childhood complete with sticky fingers from cleaning out the bowl. Instead of just making the fudge for you I invited my …

Fair Isle Knit Hat By Kristen Mangus [Cue the stern “Mom” voice] “Don’t forget your hat?” We all heard it growing up. Let’s face it many of us are the ones saying it now! With frigid winter temps descending on us from the north it’s more important than ever to remember your hat. And I …

Fair Isle Knit Cowl | Yarnspirations By Kristen Mangus Well, Christmas is over. I’m sure you noticed that the craft world is almost exclusively focused on either decorations or gift ideas all through October and November. But now the gifts are given. The celebrations are finished. The guests have returned home. I always have mixed …

Last Minute Fleece Shawl It’s in the name. Seriously, the Last Minute Fleece Shawl. Need a last minute gift? Make this super quick shawl! How long does it take to make? Less time than shopping for the fabric! For most of what I do I enjoy slow fashion. Making things that are quality take time knitting …

Loom Knit Hanging Kitchen Towel Can’t you just smell it? The brown-sugar glazed ham baking in the oven, fresh bread and the spicy scent of Grandma’s homemade gingerbread. There’s nothing like family working together in the kitchen preparing for Christmas dinner. You just finished peeling the potatoes, rinsed your hands and you naturally reach for …

Loom Knit Towel Topper by GoodKnit Kisses Today I’m going teach you how add a Loom Knit Towel Topper to a standard kitchen towel. We’ve seen the classic design for years and now it’s coming to the loom! Loom: SG ⅜” gauge loom with 29-45 pegs depending on the width of your towel. Sample used …

In A Wink Baby Blanket | Yarnspirations I love the In A Wink Baby Blanket pattern name. How long does it take to wink? No time at all. Okay, I know knitting this blanket is not really as fast as a real wink, but if you’ve ever made a baby blanket you know that it …

Santa Sombrero Llama Ornament Llama wish you a Merry Christmas with this fun Santa Sombrero Llama ornament. This adorable little guy will bring a touch of South America to your Christmas tree. Don’t quote me on this, but I’ve heard rumors that Prancer and Vixen just don’t have the stamina anymore for the full package …

Yarn Wrapped Letter | Craft How did you like my new Winter PomPom Wreath? Those big fluffy pompoms tied onto a wreath form make an easy way to decorate your home. I chose neutral colors so I can keep it up all winter long, but it seemed a bit dull. I wanted to personalize the …

Winter PomPom Wreath | Yarnspirations Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Make your own Winter PomPom Wreath and bring the snow inside. The fluffy pompom snowballs surround your yarn-wrapped initial. This fun wreath features a variety of Bernat yarns from my sponsor, Yarnspirations. Pompom wreaths are so much fun to make. You …