Don’t use a size any bigger than a US size 1 (2. 25 mm) crochet hook, which is the largest size that you can use for delicate crochet work, such as lace-making and crocheting dreads.
The number of sections you will need to divide your hair into will depend on the thickness and texture of your hair. If you have fine hair, then 4 sections will be plenty. If your hair is thick or coarse, then you may need to divide it into 8 sections.
Back combing creates texture in a section of hair, so you will need to back comb each section before you crochet it into a dreadlock. The section of hair should look fluffy when you finish back combing it.
Make sure that there are only a few strands of hair on your crochet hook! This is all it will take to start locking the dread.
If you have a latch-style hook, this part will be easier since the latch will prevent the hook from snagging on the hairs in the section. If not, you will just need to work more carefully to avoid catching additional hairs on the hook.
As you work, you will notice the dreadlock taking shape. Ideally, your dreads will have smooth edges with no bits of hair poking out of the sides, but they should still feel spongy when you squeeze them. If you notice hairs poking out of a section of the dread once you reach the bottom, simply go back to that section and use the crochet hook to grasp them and pull them through.
Go all the way down the dread to tighten and sculpt it.
This is optional, but it may help to make your dreadlocks lay flatter against your head and look tighter.
If desired, you may also fold over the 1⁄2 in (1. 3 cm) of hair end of your dreadlock before you start blunting it. This may help to speed up the process.
Repeat this for each of the ends of your dreadlocks.
Blunting your ends is something you can do any time you’re relaxing, such as while you’re watching a movie, chatting with friends, or listening to music.
