Step 4
(Optional) Draw a horizontal line with a light colored eyeliner pencil along the net just underneath
the occipital bone (the bone or bulge at the lower back of head). The area below the line is free
space. DO NOT add any hair below that line.
Step 5
Step 6
Untwist the braid from bottom to top and split
it into two sections. We will use half of one
braid for each knot to create a natural look.
Time to crochet! One
inch above the marked
line in the middle of
the mannequin head is
where your first crochet
extension will be placed.
It is best to start in the
middle of the head to
have an accurate baseline foundation and keep
rows straight and even.
Step 7
With the crochet latch
opened, slide the crochet
needle in and up three
holes in the weaving net.
This way it will prevent tension in the net. Make sure
the crochet needle is completely free of the weaving
net once you’ve reached
your third hole.
Step 8
While the crochet latch
is still open, hook the
hair piece onto the
needle and close the
latch. Gently pull the
crochet needle back
DOWN through the
same hole you inserted the crochet needle
through. Remove the
needle from the base
of the extensions.
Step 9
With your thumb and index finger, open the base loop
of the extension about two inches wide, twist the base
loop once, and with your other hand, grab the end of the
extension and insert it into the loop.
Step 10
Once the end is inserted into the base, pull
the end of the extension
and tighten the knot.
Split the hair into two
strands and pull hair to
secure the knot.
Step 11
When your first crochet extension is
in place, move 2-3
holes to the right or
left of the first extension and repeat steps
7-10 until your first
row is completed.
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