Beautiful knitted manicure (sweater): photos and tutorials

The weaving effect, characteristic of a “knitted” manicure, can be achieved using both gel polish (it allows you to get the same 3D result) and using regular varnish. But in the latter case, you will have to layer the varnish, otherwise the drawing will not turn out voluminous.

In this material, we will analyze both approaches, explain how to adapt this design for long and short nails, and offer a photo selection of ideas for a “knitted” manicure.

Classic knitted manicure

The classic knitted pattern is applied to the nails using thick gel polish or gel paint. To make it more convenient to apply the drawing, it is first better to put down barely visible markings in the form of small dots with gel polish. The “sweater” design is most often made in pastel colors and is similar to the nude style. Although recently a combined manicure has become popular, where a variety of shade combinations are mixed in the design. They also often use the now fashionable gradient technique with a sprinkle of fine acrylic powder.

Voluminous knit design

Knitted slider manicure

INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Simple knitted manicure with gel polish without powder

Cover the nails with a base layer;
Apply colored gel polish in 2 layers;
Using a thin brush, paint the pattern with gel polish or gel paint to match, dry it well in a lamp and repeat the design on top of the previous one to add volume;
We fix the result with a top coat and apply additional decor if necessary.

Sweater manicure with acrylic paint

Sweater nail designs can be done without sand. Therefore, if you were unable to buy it, then there is no need to be upset. Now we will explain step by step how to make a knitted manicure, having acrylic paint on hand:

That's the whole technique for making a sweater without using decorative powder. But the result is no less attractive.

To give your nails a matte tint, at the end you just need to apply one layer of matte gel polish and dry.

The knitted design, diluted with dots, looks very nice. They give the image airiness, fluffiness and softness.

Knitted manicure with sand or powder

Perhaps the most popular design among “knitted” ones is a manicure with sand or fine powder. This type of nail design looks more plush, delicate and natural. For design, you can use white powder, or you can make a gradient version with colored sand. Remember, you will get a more natural design with fine acrylic powder, because... its particles settle in the gel polish and are painted to match, but the sand remains white.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERFORMING A KNITTED MANICURE WITH GEL POLISH WITH POWDER OR SAND

Knitted manicure with gel polish and powder

We prepare the nails for applying gel polish using a base;
Apply two layers of colored shellac or gel polish;
apply a matte top, dry and ALWAYS remove the stickiness;
Using gel polish or matching gel paint, apply a design using a thin brush according to the pattern shown in the photo;
Without drying the gel polish, sprinkle it with powder, blow it off a little and put it in the lamp. After the gel polish has dried, remove the remaining powder with a brush;
We continue to apply the design according to the scheme with a gradual sprinkling of powder until the design covers the entire nail.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a gradient knitted nail design

Step by step knitted design with pattern

Photo with ideas for knitted “sweater” manicure with acrylic sand

There can be a lot of options for applying a picture. The ornament is applied in the form of braids, strokes, dots, etc. For your inspiration, we have compiled a small collection of photos with monochromatic, colored and gradient manicures. Sweater designs are often combined with rhinestones and other decor.

Volumetric design knitted on nails with gel polish

This method of decorating fingers is suitable for those girls who do not like their nails to be rough, but want a smooth surface. How to draw a sweater without using acrylic and powder? Yes, it’s very easy, you only need gel polish binding:

Any girl can do this knitted manicure at home. In this case, she will need a minimum of materials.

Knitted Scandinavian design

The knitted pattern goes perfectly with Scandinavian snowflakes, deer and ornaments. This style involves a gray-brown color scheme or a red and white combination of gel polishes. To draw a Scandinavian snowflake, it is better to first make markings in the form of dots, which should then be connected with a thin line and painted over. For a variant of drawing a Scandinavian snowflake, see the photo below. The knitted pattern is alternated with snowflakes and complemented with dots and other Scandinavian geometric patterns.

Step-by-step photo of drawing a snowflake in a Scandinavian style for a “sweater” design

Scandinavian knitted nail design

Ideas for knitting patterns to experiment with

In nail design, you can use designs of braids, strands, and knots. If you are in search of new patterns that have not yet been hackneyed, you can look at the pages of needlewomen and see real options, and then implement them in a manicure.

Dots, horizontal and vertical interlacing lines, braids, connected triangles, zigzags, checkmarks, broken lines are just some of the elements that you can experiment with in your design.

Use a thin, long brush for drawing, so that small work looks as neat as possible. Suitable for No. 01 in popular lines of nail art brands.

A “sweater” or “knitted nails” design will decorate your look throughout the cold season. Choose your favorite options and try several in a row. Experiment with techniques and different levels of difficulty in applying braids.

Lots of knitted design ideas for every day and special events.
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Sweater design with snowflakes

The “sweater” design is considered winter, so a pattern with openwork snowflakes, sprinkled with powder or sparkles, will suit it in tandem more than ever. A classic manicure option for every day is a transparent French manicure with white snowflakes in the negative space and a ring finger design in the form of a knitted pattern. This design is usually done in white and blue or pastel colors.

How to make with ordinary varnish

It is not always possible to do a knitted shellac manicure at home. This type of pattern can also be achieved using primitive varnishes. Finally, it will not be as voluminous and stubborn as when working with gel, but it is done easily and in much less time.

Master class on how to step by step make a scarlet moon manicure with a knitted pattern using ordinary varnish:

Nails are cleaned and polished. The smoother the surface of the plate, the longer the varnish will stay on it. We recommend applying a protective coating under the base, for example, Seventin or El Corazon;

The silhouette of the hole is drawn. If the core color is scarlet, then the hole can be white or beige, depending on the desired contrast. To create it you need to take a thin brush. A little varnish is dripped onto some surface, and the tip of the brush is soaked in it. A silhouette emerges;

Afterwards it must be carefully painted over. It is more convenient for everyone to do this also with a brush, but with a larger diameter. Let's say, for the silhouette take 2 mm, and for coloring - 4;

The plate above the hole is painted over. Near the silhouette, we recommend working with a thin brush; in the future, you can use a varnish brush;

When the varnish has dried, you can apply a pattern to it. You will need thick varnish, a brush and powder. To make the winter pattern as voluminous as possible, you need to apply several layers for thin stripes. The same thing is repeated for the selected decor;

Before applying each layer, we recommend waiting for the previous one to dry. At the last stage, hands are sprinkled with powder;

It is strictly forbidden to dry such a manicure under a hairdryer or other air flow - the sand will fall off and the pattern may collapse. It's best to put them on the battery. It should be noted that this option will take a little longer to dry than the gel.

Taking off such a knitted manicure is no more difficult than an ordinary design. It is necessary to note that because of the powder, the varnish will hold on a little stronger, therefore it is recommended to soak the nails in a solvent like shellac. Just not for 20 minutes, but for 10. This will save time on scrubbing the velvet layer.

Knitted manicure with Teddy bears

Cute Teddy bears are another design option that is often found in combination with a knitted manicure. Experienced artists can easily paint bears with gel polishes or acrylic paints, but for beginners it will be difficult to paint such a small and complex design, so it is best to use stickers. Nowadays, specialized stores sell a lot of stickers and sliders with bears and other cartoon characters, which are also suitable in combination with a knitted design.

Ways to create a manicure

• Use one shade of varnish to create the base coat and design.

• Using varnishes of different colors to apply the base and design.

• Repeating the image on several nails.

• Covering all nails with the same or different patterns.

• Using varnishes of different shades to create a multi-color pattern or perform the ombre technique.

New Year's knitted design

If you are planning to celebrate the New Year in a country house, then a cozy knitted design is ideal for a New Year's manicure. Usually the design on the nails is complemented with snowflakes, Christmas trees, balls, chimes and other New Year's paraphernalia. Instead of acrylic sand, you can use a new product - shimmering powder, it will give the design a more festive look.

Knitted Nail Art Basics

This cute, cozy and truly winter manicure will not leave indifferent any woman who always wants to look stylish and fashionable. The delicate knitted pattern will look stunning on both long and short nails.

Can't come up with a drawing? Take your favorite sweater as a base! Study the pattern, see what the knitting looks like. Here is a ready-made design project. It is not at all difficult to complete if you follow some recommendations.

Use gel nail paints rather than regular polishes. They hold their shape much better, give the necessary volume and do not dry out too quickly. You will have time to apply the velvet sand if you use it. But you can do without additional decor.
Start with the simplest ornaments so that the result does not disappoint you.
The manicure will look much more interesting if the knitted pattern is only on a few nails.
To complete the drawing, you will need two similar shades of varnish - one slightly lighter, the other darker. Contrasting colors should not be used, since the knitting does not differ in tone. It is best to use light varnishes - white, cream, milk, ivory.

These simple rules will help you get a beautiful manicure on the first try. Now all that remains is to learn the technique.