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.

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 …

NOTE: Sometimes the calculators do not load correctly after system updates. Please comment below and we’ll fix the problem! HELP!!!! How many stitches should I cast on for a baby blanket? What is the number of rows to loom knit a man’s scarf? How much yarn will I need to knit a queen size blanket? …

Let’s loom knit a pair of Double Knit Mittens! It’s February and that means two things: love is in the air and it’s cold outside. The Spruce Berry Mittens pattern from KB Looms will have you falling in love all over again with the Rotating Double Knit Loom. These adorable 3-color, double knit mittens are …

I’m thrilled to announce the start of a new channel in the GoodKnit Kisses family. Let’s all welcome GKK TV! Remember the good times we had on my Facebook LIVE broadcasts? The welcoming time of saying, “Hi!” and finding out where you’re all from; the time of learning a new stitch or finding a new …

Stadium Stripes Knit Hat – Needle knit Stitch your love of the game into a hat to show your support with this perfect hat for game day made on circular needles. Make the Stadium Stripes Knit Hat in your favorite team colors or in this fun field green and white to show your sports pride! …

Stadium Stripes Hat -Loom Knit Hat in 2 sizes Hear the cheers of the crowd. See the sea of colors of your favorite team surrounding you. The excitement in the air charges you up as wait for your team to take the field for the big game. Stitch your love of the game into a …

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 …