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.

Eddie the Eagle is a new movie about a young man named Eddie Edwards, with dreams of being an Olympian. Eddie the Eagle Chance to screen movie Eddie the Eagle, walk the red carpet and photo moment with GoodKnitKisses Hey everyone! I’m super excited to announce GoodKnitKisses followers will have the chance to win a seat …

Marshmallow Crochet Baby Hat with matching baby blanket! The Marshmallow Crochet Baby Blanket was such a hit that a matching hat was needed. In response to many requests, I designed not one but TWO hats!! One has an added frill to make it a bit more “girly”. The style is a nice fluffy baby …

Loom Knitting Guide & Patterns eBook **Update! The 2nd Edition is out now as of 5/20/16!** In this book, Loom Knitting Guide & Patterns by Kristen Mangus, you will learn basics, find valuable reference information, math explained, and simply find how to get the most out of your knitting skills. Learn abbreviations and their meanings, …

Bulky Moss Beanie Zippy Loom Hat pattern Bulky Moss Beanie {Bulky Moss Cowl} By Kristen Mangus October 30, 2015 Make a Zippy Loom Hat with the Bulky Moss Beanie. This pattern can also be used for a cowl as well; notes for cowl are in “{ }”. Need 4-6 Zippy looms and 1 set of Zippy …

Inside: Product reviews of knitting looms, pattern books and other craft items. In some cases the manufacturer provided the products at no cost to GoodKnit Kisses for the purpose of review. People are always asking me what looms, hooks and tools I like to use. Especially when new looms become available! I often showcase these …

Learn the loom knit Crocodile Stitch with these instructions. Multiple of 8; shown with minimum 24 stitches. 36-row repeat. Pattern offsets by 4 stitches on 19th row. Setup rows may differ. Recommend at least 3-8 set up rows of stockinette (or other stitch pattern). Overview: This pattern is worked in the round on foundation rows …

Five Stitch Blanket The Five Stitch Blanket Pattern on the knitting loom is here for that Jumbo and Super Bulky yarn in your stash! Pattern to Loom Knit a Five Stitch Blanket. Pattern revised for following corners row by row and revised cleaner edge. Loom Knit Five Stitch Blanket | Pattern Version by Kristen Mangus June …

5 Stitch Blanket is a scaled version of the 10 Stitch Blanket! New Video is out! How to Loom Knit 5 Stitch Blanket on the new Zippy loom from KB (Knitting Board). Have you tried the 10 Stitch blanket? This video will walk you through a 10 or 5 stitch blanket. Create a Bulky blanket …

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 …

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 …