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.

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 …

This is my journey for Week 3 Mystery Stitch Along for the KAL (Knit Along) Week 3 Mystery Stitch Along Monday arrives and I check out the Facebook Event Page. Now the participants are up again to 14,272K people. Yay, hopefully that means more knitters! This week’s clue 3 is a level up to intermediate. We will work with a …

Super Crochet Mat By Kristen Mangus Super Crochet Mat is a SUPER puffy way to make the Marshmallow Crochet Blanket in a new way. When worked up like the blanket it becomes heavy but pillow-like therefore would make a perfect baby prop or baby play mat. Of course the Super Crochet Mat would not be something to leave …

This is my journey for Week 2 Mystery Stitch Along for the KAL (Knit Along) Week 2 Mystery Stitch Along Monday arrives, again and I check out the Facebook Event Page. Whoa! The participants number 13,651K people from last week that’s about 2,500 more. Ha-ha! We have some early risers with a silly meme waiting. Love how we all wait. …

This is my journey for Week 1 Mystery Stitch Along for the KAL (Knit Along) Week 1 Mystery Stitch Along So today is the day! What will the first week pattern be? While we all waited for that first day to arrive, my needles seemed to itch to work with the Bernat Blanket yarn. The yarn and supplies …

Introducing the Zippy Master Set! Knitting Board came out with another product to their Zippy line. The Zippy Master Set is a comprehensive set that allows 4 different ways to connect the Zippy Loom and as a result your possibilities are endless with the Zippy loom for larger projects! Now you can make Larger Zippy …

There is a Bernat Mystery Stitch Along for knitting and Crochet coming!! Bernat Mystery Stitch Along Jo-Ann Stores and Yarnspirations have teamed up for a fun Bernat Mystery Stitch Along. The cool part is that the stitch along is for needle knitting AND crochet. You choose which you’d like to make, Either knitting or crochet and shop for your yarn …

Today I went on Facebook Live and did a Crochet Wire Jewelry Live Tutorial! Here is the post. Grab your supplies and I hope you have fun!