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.

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 …

The Creekside Hat is a stitch pattern by Dedi Boyer. Working together the GKK team, Dedi has a new hat stitch pattern for you! This pattern must use a multiple of 36. That means you can make it on a 36 peg large gauge loom or a small gauge with 72 pegs! Have fun and …

The Modified Gathered Bind Off is meant to be an alternative to a regular gathered bind off, which can create a bulky top, or a decreased crown method which in some yarns or looms may cause gaps. This method will create about two rows worth of knitting and be much flatter or totally flat versus …

Loom Knit Faux Braid pattern can easily be a headband, cowl, infinity or regular scarf. Add length or width to suite your personal project needs or repeat the directions width wise for a triple braid! Thank you Denice for this pattern. (More on original inspiration at bottom of pattern) Loom Knit Faux Braid Pattern by …

Travel with Knitting and Crochet Want to Travel and take along your needlework? Our friendly Club members have some great things to say about their travel experience with Needles, Hooks and Looms. Example Travel Questions asked most often: Loom: “Does anyone have any experience taking a loom with you on an airplane? …

Inside: Get the full Bobble Button Newsboy hat pattern in sizes for baby and adult woman. Go retro with a little flair, a little spring in your step, a little bobble-studded topper. The Bobble Button Newsboy hat has the classic style of a cloche and the edgy attitude of a newsboy. It’s like Downton Abbey …

Drop Stitch Cowl Pattern for Needles or Loom Knitting Spring Vine Cowl by Kristen Mangus (Originally published December 24, 2014) This drop stitch cowl pattern was inspired from my Spring Vine Infinity Scarf, written in 2012. The cowl can be knit on a loom or needles. Drop stitches used in this simple cowl remind me …

The loom knit triple rib stitch is a versatile rib stitch pattern that creates a 3×3 ribbing; no purl! Stitches are twisted so its a nice stretchy fabric. Since adapting the double rib stitch pattern in 2011, I have created some patterns using the loom knit trip rib stitch. It’s a go to stitch that …

Make yourself a Loom Knit Corkscrew and make all kinds of embellishments for your knits! Have you ever wanted to knit a spiral? A fun loom knit corkscrew of yarn, that holds its twist and has a bounce, is a fun embellishment for a multitude of projects! Help, the ideas are spiraling out of control! Here are some …

Inside: Prevent knits from curling BEFORE you start and get tips on how to fix the problem AFTER. Includes tips for both needle and loom knitters. How do I prevent knits from curling? Why do they curl? These are frequently asked questions from new knitters. Using all knit stitches is also called stockinette stitch. Stockinette knitting will …