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: Free loom knit Satin Lined Turban pattern. Includes written instructions for custom size, diagrams and tutorial videos walking you through the project. The loom knit Satin Lined Turban protects your curly hair! You can wear it alone as a hat or sew in a satin bonnet lining to protect your gorgeous curls. It’s great …

Inside: Learn to loom knit a twisted headband with this free pattern including written instructions, diagrams and full loom-along tutorial videos for both right and left handed loom knitters. Let’s twist again! The Twisted Headband is double knit then seamed to create the decorative front. This headband is warm enough to use as a winter …

Inside: Free pattern to crochet the Easy Basic Scarf. Includes written instructions, tips and links to fully-captions tutorial videos. The Easy Basic Scarf pattern uses just half double crochet stitches so even a complete beginner can make this simple pattern. The project was designed to go with Lesson 2 of my How to Crochet series. …

Inside: Free crochet Cabled Hats pattern with written instructions for 5 sizes from Baby to Adult and links to full crochet along tutorials for both right and left handed crocheters. Cables for everyone! You already know I love cables. When I designed the Cabled Linen Hats for loom knitters and needle knitters, I knew I …

Inside: The needle knit Cabled Linen Hat free pattern with written instructions for 2 yarn choices, up to 4 sizes from baby to adult and tutorial videos for both right and left handed knitters. The Cabled Linen Hat features a beautiful 4/4 cable set in a linen stitch body, a ribbed brim and decreased crown. …

Inside: Free pattern for the loom knit Cabled Linen Hat. Includes written instructions for 3 sizes and tutorial videos for the linen stitch, 4 over 4 cable and decreased crown. Cold winds are coming! And I’m not just saying that because I’ve been seeing Christmas decorations in the stores for weeks already. (Why DO they …

Inside: Free Granny Squares Blanket crochet pattern. Includes written instructions for 2 styles of granny square, tools to help you design your blanket and links to fully captioned tutorial videos. Granny squares are absolute classics in the crochet world! They are easy to make and you can make loads of small ones or one large …

Inside: Learn how to crochet the Easy Basic Dishcloth with written instructions and tutorial videos for beginners. I’m asked this question all the time. What’s the best first project for a beginner learning to crochet? While there’s no one project that is best, I’d suggest one that is small, simple and easy to memorize. That’s …

Inside: Loom knit linen scarf pattern with full written instructions and tutorial videos for left and right handed loom knitters. So soft, so cozy, so easy! The Linen Scarf combines a light weight yarn and a regular gauge loom to create a soft fabric that drapes beautifully. I love the linen stitch for many reasons. …

Inside: Free pattern for loom knit Grandma’s Rectangle Blanket that includes written instructions for 2 sizes (crib blanket and twin size) plus details to teach you how to customize the size and fully-captioned tutorial videos to show you each step. Grandma’s Rectangle Blanket lets you loom knit a simple corner to corner blanket as a …