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.

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 …

Double Knit Cable Hat Have you got it yet? The new toy? You know, the KB Looms Rotating Double Knit Loom! Now that you’ve played with it a bit let’s step up your looming game. Let’s add cables! Yeah, cables. KB Looms just published a new double knit cable hat, the Blue Reeds Cable Hat, …

Chevron Baby Blanket | Yarnspirations We all know opposites attract and all the opposites in this blanket make it even more attractive! The classic zig zag blanket now has a modern twist. Introducing the knit Chevron Baby Blanket from Yarnspirations. First, it’s been super-sized so the whole blanket is a single chevron. Then it was minimized …

Santa Mug Hug | Yarnspirations You don’t want to end up on the naughty list, do you? Let’s keep Santa extra jolly this year with a Bernat Knit Santa Mug Hug from my sponsor, Yarnspirations. I designed this fun, whimsical cup cozie to slide onto your mug so it’s great for an on-the-go treat whether …

Loom Knit Santa Mug Hug You don’t want to end up on the naughty list, do you? Let’s keep Santa extra jolly this year with a Loom Knit Santa Mug Hug. I designed this fun, whimsical cup cozie to slide onto your mug so it’s great for an on-the-go treat whether you’re just out shopping …

Loom Knit Peppermint Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set By Kristen Mangus There’s something comforting and refreshing about the red and white stripes of a peppermint or candy cane. Those stripes make you feel that Christmas is right around the corner. I know, I know… it’s still 2 months away, but you need to …

Loom Knit Zig Zag Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set By Kristen Mangus How many times have you said, “I wonder how she came up with such a beautiful stitch pattern?” I’m about to reveal a design secret… It was an accident. A mistake really. When you’re knitting away late at night sometimes you …

Peppermint Jar Hug | Yarnspirations I love designing patterns. There’s nothing like the sense of accomplishment I get when I come up with an idea and am able to see that idea represented in yarn. The Peppermint Jar Hug started as a brief thought this past summer. In July I went to Toronto and met …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 6 We made it! It’s been 5 weeks of learning new stitch patterns, changing colors and joining panels. 5 weeks of the thrill of victory and the agony of frogging. Those 5 weeks have brought us here to the final week. We have one final clue to finish before …