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.

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 …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 2 Wow! That first week flew by, didn’t it? I hope you’re ready to take the next step on our journey of mystery together. Click HERE to get the 2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 2 from Joann.com. (If time got away from you and you need a recap …

2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 1 I can’t believe the day has finally arrived! I’m so excited that we can get started with the 2017 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along Clue 1 today. Do you have any idea how hard it is to see those squishy soft skeins of yarn in my craft room day …

Box Stitch Knit Hat | Yarnspirations Bold colors and rich texture give the Box Stitch Knit Hat wide appeal. Knit using Bernat Beyond Super Bulky Yarn this pattern works up in no time at all. The added nylon in the yarn makes Bernat Beyond live up to its name. I’d call it beyond squishy, beyond …

F/W Fashion Lookbook | Yarnspirations Cool winds are starting to blow and we all know what that means. It’s time to break out the yarn and add some new wearable knits to your wardrobe. The F/W Fashion Lookbook from Yarnspirations is filled with gorgeous knit and crochet patterns. From cozy cowls to textured sweaters you’ll …

Pom Pom Party! Pom poms are pure, fluffy balls of fun and they are everywhere this fall! We know they’ve always lived on top hats, but now they are popping up on backpacks, purses, rugs, wreaths and more. The Craft Yarn Council is throwing a Pom Pom Party and we’re all invited. I’ve come up …