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.

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 …

ZigZag Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set Zig Zag Mug Hug and jar Hug gift set is a new Pattern by Kristen Mangus. Video Tutorial and full pattern here! I have more Hugs & Cozies as well! (Read more about the wonderful Christmas pattern collection HERE!) The Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set …

Double Knit Alternate Rib Hat | KB Looms Do you guys remember how excited we all were to see the new looms from KB a couple months ago? (If you missed the unboxing video I did for the new looms check them out HERE!) KB went above and beyond our wildest dreams with the Rotating …

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 …