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: Loads of loom knit techniques, tips and formulas to help you get started and build your skill as a loom knitter. Below you will find videos and links for loom knitting techniques from GoodKnitKisses. Be sure to scroll through the entire playlist to find the right loom knit technique for you. This is not meant …

We all had to start with the basics. The Beginner Loom Knitting Playlist was designed with the beginner loom knitter in mind. It’s like your own personal loom knitting class. Let’s start off seeing this like taking a loom knitting class. We’ll cover all the basics like cast on, knit and purl stitches and bind …

Inside: Video tutorial to teach needle knitters how to knit through the back loop, k1tbl. When you see the abbreviation k1tbl, or k1 tbl, you need to knit through the back loop of the stitch. This creates a twisted knit stitch and look different than a traditional knit stitch. Instead of the smooth “V” this …

Warning: this post not for the weak-stomached Surreal Movie Experience So hubby & I took time to preview a kids movie before vacationing to maybe watch with the kids. We sat in the last available seats right as the movie starts on the main floor level where traffic runs (it was that or front row). …

Wet Block your knitting may sound scary or foreign but the fact is it can make your project sing! It will make the stitches even out and open lace wok and cables nicely. How to Wet Block your Knitting “Even the professionals block” There are ways to steam knitting that can kill synthetic yarns but …

5 Things About Knitting You May Not Have Known Guest blog By Kath Knitting, once associated with only older people used to making their own clothes and embarrassing jumpers made by well-meaning Grandmas, is on the up. Crafts are increasingly popular amongst the young, and sewing and knitting your own clothes in a struggling economy is …

The Picot Triangle Shawl is a shawl knit on the bias in garter stitch. Cast on with or without picots, add along the side as you go and bind off with or without for a versatile pattern. Picot Triangle Shawl by Kristen MangusGoodKnit Kisses June 27, 2013 EDITED September 2018; SEE NOTES AT …

The Picot Layette set is a set of loom knit baby patterns that includes a bonnet, booties and lovey. The picot edging adds adds a decorative touch that makes this set special and treasured. This set knits up quickly and is perfect for a baby shower gift. I hope you enjoy it! The picot edge …

The Picot Bonnet is a picot edges bonnet. It’s a simple pattern but the edge is more intermediate loom knit pattern. A technique video link is included in the pattern. Picot Bonnet By Kristen Mangus at GoodKnit Kisses May 27, 2013 Notes: Work in a flat panel. Instructions are written for preemie, notes in …

The Picot Booties are a loom knit baby bootie made in a preemie bootie or newborn bootie. We hope you enjoy this pattern and try out the whole Picot Layette set as well. Picot Booties By Kristen MangusGoodKnit Kisses Free Pattern in Picot Layette Set Loom Knit May 27, 2013 Loom: 3/8″ gauge …