10 Sweater Nails for Cosy Season
Sweater nail ideas: cable knit nails in cream, grey, camel, burgundy and green, plus matte knit accents and how nail techs create the 3D texture.
The palette
Sweater nails copy the raised cable pattern of a knit jumper. A nail tech builds the texture with thick gel, then seals it with a matte top coat so it looks soft.
Here are ten ways to wear the trend, from one accent nail to a full knit set.
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1. Cream Cable Knit
Matte cream with a raised cable pattern. The classic.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Cream knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
Would you wear this?
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2. Grey Knit Accent
Soft grey nails with one knit accent.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Grey knit
- Salon level
- Moderate
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3. Camel Sweater
Warm camel with a cable pattern. Like a winter coat.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Camel knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
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Read next12 Winter Nail Colours to Wear All Season
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4. Burgundy Knit
Deep berry knit for the holidays.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Burgundy knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
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5. Green Knit
A deep green knit. Very festive.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Forest knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
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6. Knit and Gloss
Alternate matte knit nails with glossy plain ones.
- Shape
- Squoval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte and gloss
- Shade
- Cream and nude
- Salon level
- Moderate
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7. White Knit French
A knit texture on the tip only.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Nude with white knit tip
- Salon level
- Advanced
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8. Pink Knit
Soft blush pink knit. Cosy and sweet.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Blush knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
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9. Knit with Gold Flakes
Cream knit with a few gold flakes.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Cream with gold
- Salon level
- Advanced
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10. Navy Knit
Midnight navy cable knit. Smart and wintry.
- Shape
- Square
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Matte with texture
- Shade
- Navy knit
- Salon level
- Advanced
If you are trying them for the first time, ask for one knit accent nail. It is quicker and cheaper, and it still reads as sweater nails.
For more cosy looks, see velvet nails and winter nail colours.
Your questions, answered
How are sweater nails made?
The nail tech paints a base colour, then pipes a thick gel in a cable pattern, cures it, and finishes with a matte top coat.
Do sweater nails last?
Yes, on gel they last as long as a normal gel manicure. The raised texture can snag on fabric for the first day.
Can I do sweater nails with regular polish?
It is harder. Layering thick polish works, but gel gives a cleaner, raised texture.
Part of our guide: The Winter Nail Guide
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