I love learning new stitch patterns and turning them into pattern designs. I developed two stitch patterns back in 2013 for the knitting loom and decided it is high time to start using them on my needles too. The needle knit Sisal and Seagrass stitches both have a woven look with a rich texture that …
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By Kristen Mangus I hope you’ve been enjoying my Sisal Stitch series of patterns. This stitch pattern is so versatile that I’ve been wanting to show off different ways to use it. like in the Sisal Cowl. This week I have the needle knit Sisal Scarf for you. This chunky textured scarf is great for …
I know it’s risky starting a giveaway on April 1st. I mean who’s going to play the fool and enter a giveaway that might just be a prank, right? Except you guys know me and know that I love to host giveaways. If you think it’s just another April Fools Day joke, wait until tomorrow. …
By Kristen Mangus I’ve been having so much fun working with new stitch patterns. I recently published a couple loom knit patterns using the Sisal Stitch. I never want to leave my needle knitters out in the cold so I converted the stitch and patterns. I’m excited to bring the needle knit Sisal Cowl pattern. …
Show Your Support with a Ribbon Mug Cozy! For many October is all about the orange, but I’m going throw a splash pink into your fall. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of those that have fallen, those still fighting the battle and those that have beaten this terrible disease I’ve got a knit …
Chic Fingerless Mitts By Kristen Mangus Can you feel it? It’s barely there, but there is just a hint of crispness to the air first thing in the morning. I know it’s technically still summer, but fall is just around the corner. I can’t wait until the thermometer finally drops below sweltering so I can …
Rolling Waves Cowl by Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the Rolling Waves Cowl is full of texture and movement. I won’t say that you can smell the salty air when you wear it, but you can almost feel the ocean breeze. PATTERN I designed this cowl as part …
Stadium Stripes Knit Hat – Needle knit Stitch your love of the game into a hat to show your support with this perfect hat for game day made on circular needles. Make the Stadium Stripes Knit Hat in your favorite team colors or in this fun field green and white to show your sports pride! …
Step It Up Knit Shawl | Boomerang Shawl Classic tunes, classic movies, classic cars. You just can’t beat the classics! Let’s welcome the Step It Up Knit Shawl as one of the new classics. We all love the boomerang shape of a knit shawl; tapered ends, gently curved in the middle. It looks great on …
2017 Knitter’s Journal Don’t worry needle knitters we’ve got one for you, too! We’re thrilled to release the new 2017 Knitter’s Journal. A couple years ago when Sheri Goad first published the Hooker’s Journal, Kristen and Carol from GoodKnit Kisses knew we needed a loom knitter’s version. It’s a helpful tool that combines organization and project planning for …