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.

Owl Knit Lovey | Yarnspirations By Kristen Mangus www.goodknitkisses.com Hi, I’m Kristen Mangus, the knitting video host and designer behind the GoodKnit Kisses YouTube channel. It has been my pleasure to be the knitting host for Yarnspirations this year. I hope you enjoy the latest blog and tutorial for YOU. Today we’re working on the …

I’m A Hoot Knit Owl Hat | Yarnspirations Whooo’s the most adorable baby? Well, the one wearing this cute knit owl hat, of course! (You’ll be happy to note I only put one owl pun in this post.) Seriously, I love the playful cuteness of animal hats for babies. Especially when they’re so well designed. …

Baby Shower Lookbook | Yarnspirations Are you ready for cuteness overload? It’s baby shower time! The new Baby Shower Lookbook from Yarnspirations is full of adorable knit and crochet patterns to get you ready for a new arrival. You are going to love not only the variety of patterns from blankets to booties, but an …

Lacy Knit Baby Blanket | Yarnspirations A handmade baby heirloom is a beautiful way to bless a newborn into the world! What better gift than a lacy knit baby blanket to wrap up that sweet child? This Lacy Knit Baby Blanket is a new EASY pattern from Yarnspirations. It uses just 1 ball of yarn and is …

Let’s Make a Difference Lookbook | Yarnspirations Making a difference, giving back, paying it forward… No matter how you say it reaching out to others is a gift you give yourself. Nothing compares to the joy of giving a handmade item to those in need. This month Yarnspirations published the Let’s Make a Difference Lookbook …

Loom Knit Seat Cushion | Pattern Conversion Learn how to convert a needle pattern to loom knitting, figure out how many pegs to cast on for the size you want, using your own loom and yarn, as well as make a seat cushion from start to finish. That is ALL IN THIS VIDEO! Get the …

Easy Life Knit Placemat| Yarnspirations Easy Life! It’s what we all want. Okay, so I can’t guarantee that your life will be easy if you knit these placemats, but I can guarantee that you will look long and hard to find a pattern as simple and stylish as this one. Perfect for outdoor dining whether …

Loom Knit Easy Life Placemat Needle Knit Pattern Conversion Easy Life! It’s what we all want. Okay, so I can’t guarantee that your life will be easy if you knit these placemats, but I can guarantee that you will look long and hard to find a pattern as simple and stylish as this one. Perfect …

Outdoor Living Lookbook | Yarnspirations Sunshine, good friends and grilling! I’m so excited for some outdoor time and the new Outdoor Living Lookbook is all about dressing up the patio. Comfy seating, inviting table settings and sassy decorations make the new pattern collection perfect as we gear up for some summer fun. Whether you want …

One of my biggest requests has been how to loom knit the chevron stitch. Wait no longer! Learn how to knit the Bernat Ripple and Ridge Knit Blanket from Yarnspirations featuring Bernat Beyond yarn! (See the needle knit version of the afghan HERE.) This blog &video tutorial are sponsored by Yarnspirations and contain affiliate links …