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.

Flower Loom Crochet Book Giveaway from Annie’s You all know how much I love looming and crochet! The Flower Loom Crochet book combines two of my favorite yarn crafts into one. I teamed up with my friend Elizabeth Ham to created these beautiful patterns, and we are pleased to bring them to you. The book is …

Modern Nursery Lookbook Little people and BIG style are the focus of the Modern Nursery Lookbook from Yarnspirations. No basic pink and blue here! These 8 new patterns combine classic baby styles with an updated twist. Soft neutrals and bold contrasts are the colors of the day. I want to try them all! The pastel …

GoodKnit Kisses Closed Captioning Project One of my goals for the GoodKnit Kisses YouTube channel is to add closed captioning to all my videos. I want to make my craft videos accessible to everyone. With over 400 videos this a huge project. I mentioned the need in a live broadcast and YOU responded with an …

Painted Tiles Wrap | Kit from Mary Maxim Painted Tiles Wrap is a Pattern Kit by Mary Maxim. The Kit features mitered squares and the yarn Milan. Two (2) sponsored kits to Giveaway & 10% off code! Video Tutorial and Giveaway! (Click here to see our winners!) Together with GoodKnit Kisses, and sponsored by Mary …

Trellis and Tassels Knit Afghan This blanket is both cozy and stylish. Learn how to knit the Trellis & Tassels Knit Afghan, featured in the February 2017 Lookbook from Yarnspirations. Thanks to Yarnspirations.com for sponsoring this tutorial and providing the pattern and yarn. The trellis stitch makes a beautiful afghan. Even if you just did …

Steep Diagonal Men’s Scarf By Kristen Mangus Learn how to knit the Steep Diagonal Scarf from the Men’s Interchangeable Scarf collection of patterns by Yarnspirations on needles OR loom! get the pattern here and also watch the tutorial. The Loom Knit Steep Diagonal Men’s Scarf video shows and talks about converting the pattern from needles. Its a …

Inside: Needle or loom knit instructions for the Pebble Pop Pillow featuring the raspberry stitch. Includes tutorial video. Let’s go berry picking with the Pebble Pop Knit pillow! The raspberry stitch pops in this pillow design from my sponsor, Yarnspirations. The texture is so easy to do, also catches your eye, doesn’t it? I decided …

Newsboy Messy Bun Hat or Ponytail Hat (loom) Pattern by Kristen Mangus Newsboy Messy Bun Hat Pattern Notes This newsboy messy bun hat is twist on the trendy style for buns and ponytails. It features a soft brim and flexible back opening for hair. A closed back version is also available in a slouchy style (Slouchy …

Loom Knit Scrubby by Kristen Mangus Make a small loom knit scrubby. These small round scrubbies remind me of a circle chip. Stack them up in pretty colors and place in a jar in your bathroom for some exfoliating scrubs or make larger ones with cotton yarn and hang with a loop in your shower! …

This is my final journey for the Week 4 Mystery Stitch Along for the KAL (Knit Along) Week 4 Mystery Stitch Along This last week is also at intermediate level. We will work with a cable needle again and make a large chunky cable. There is NO SEWING to add the cable edge and I’m totally looking forward …