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.

Easy Going Loom Knit Hat My heart is bursting with joy! There’s a new pattern out there, but it’s not just any old pattern. This one is special. The Easy Going Loom Knit Hat was a collaboration in the truest sense of the word. It all began back in February when I was demoing the …

Christmas Mug Hugs and More! You do know that Christmas is only 68 days away, don’t you? It’s time to stock up on yarn and get those needles, looms and hooks busy. I am always looking for new gift ideas and this year is no different. Like you, I prefer to add that handmade touch. …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 5 It’s here! After 4 weeks of mixing together stitch patterns and creating strips and panels we can finally start piecing the puzzle. Can I admit that I am little jealous of the Stitch Along crocheters? Crocheters get to build as they go and see their blankets change week …

Family Mittens | Yarnspirations It’s all apples, pumpkins and crisp, colorful leaves right now. I love a good pumpkin spiced latte and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday so I know what I’m talking about. Fall doesn’t get any better! It actually gets worse. It gets worse because it has to end. As much as I …

Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Giveaway! What would make the Bernat Blanket Stitch Along even more fun? Bonus yarn, that’s what! Enter the Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Giveaway to win a prize pack of squishy Bernat Blanket yarn. This giveaway is sponsored by Yarnspirations. Now on to the fun stuff! Prizes: Three (3) Bernat Blanket Yarn …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 4 Wow! We’re already halfway through the Stitch Along. I know you all loved the slipped stitch tweed pattern from last week as much as I did. How can the designers top that beautiful tweed? Click HERE to get the 2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 4 from Joann.com …

Brioche Accent Knit Cowl | Yarnspirations Thrills then terror! When you see the Brioche Accent Knit Cowl for the first time you typically have this reaction. You’re thrilled by the texture and mesmerized by the depth of the stitches. Your first thought is… “HOW is it possible? I must learn brioche knitting!” Then your good …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 3 Two weeks into this and I know you’re ready for the new clue! Do you find yourself trying to figure out what the designers will throw at you next? That’s the fun of mystery stitch along. I do not want to keep you waiting because this weeks …

Step It Up Knit Shawl | Boomerang Shawl Classic tunes, classic movies, classic cars. You just can’t beat the classics! Let’s welcome the Step It Up Knit Shawl as one of the new classics. We all love the boomerang shape of a knit shawl; tapered ends, gently curved in the middle. It looks great on …

Loom Knit Brioche Accent Cowl I recently made a needle knit tutorial for the Brioche Accent Knit Cowl from Yarnspirations. The timing on this project could not be any more amazing. The cowl is a needle knit pattern using two-color brioche double knitting in the round. All right, loom knitters, it’s quiz time. When you …