How to Knit a Felted Dreadlock
Dreadlocks create a statement but are a big commitment, so knitted felted dreadlocks are a way to create the look without taking the plunge. This craft project can easily be made with a few simple materials that you are likely have around the house and then added to the hair when desired for the look of dreadlocks. If children or adults want to add flair to their hairstyle, they can do it with this method. Unspun wool comes in a variety of colors so there are endless options for the looks that you can create. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Unspun wool
- Scissors
- Soap
- Spray bottle
- Hot water
- Towel
- Bobby pins or ponytail holders
Instructions
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Cut pieces of unspun wool twice the length that you want the finished dreadlocks to be. Unspun wool comes in pieces that create really thick dreadlocks, so split the pieces in half after you have cut them to the desired length for normal-sized dreads.
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Mix together olive or powdered soap and hot water in your spray bottle. A small amount of soap is enough, so only use a small piece of olive soap or a small handful of powdered soap and shake to mix well.
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Lay your piece of wool onto a towel on a flat surface. Spray with the soap and water mixture until the wool is completely saturated. Use your hands to roll the piece of wool back and forth, creating a knitted felt. The wool will begin to stick together tightly. Allow to dry. Repeat with other pieces of wool until you have the desired amount of dreadlocks.
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Repeat the spraying process with each piece of felted wool one or two more times depending on the tightness of the dreadlock that you desire. Allow to dry.
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Attach the dreadlock to the hair by folding it in half and using a bobby pin to secure it to the scalp in the middle. Alternatively, fold the dreadlock around a ponytail holder and create a ponytail with dreadlocks in it.
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