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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.

The Chain Lace Stitch (CLS) for needles is a stitch pattern to look like a large and open chain-like mesh that resembles crochet chains. Originally developed by Bethany Dailey for a knitting loom, now it is available as a stitch pattern for needles.  I’ve used Bethany’s stitch pattern for my Chic Retreat Cowl before and it is a …

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Inside: Diamond Lace Stitch tutorial and video shown on straight needles and in the round. Bonus free cowl pattern. Wait! Is that knit? Or crochet? You almost can’t tell with the Diamond Lace Stitch. This unique stitch pattern is knit, but has all the character of crochet. The slightly open meshwork definitely doesn’t have the …

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Magic Formula to make any size flat circle. In our knitting and crochet craft club on Facebook I’ve had the pleasure to meet many people of all walks of life virtually.  Meet Joann Fernstrom. Many years ago she became friends with a lady named Alles Hutchinson.  Alles published a wonderful educational magazine (booklet) called NEWS & …

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Celtic Knot Stitch Pattern or Interlocking Crosses Stitch Pattern is a beautiful stitch pattern made over 24 stitches and 16 rows.  Using a series of cables, this intermediate stitch pattern will exercise your mind and be a feast for the eyes!  We hope you enjoy this stitch pattern for the knitting loom. -Kristen   Celtic …

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Inside: Dewdrop stitch instructions, charts and video tutorial for the classic needle knit stitch pattern plus a unique variation. It’s early and the coffee isn’t even done yet. But Bella is whining to go outside. I know I’m going to have to be the one who takes her out because the kids are getting ready …

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