From 3D Cable Knit to Diffused Mohair Stripes, 20 Chic and Cozy Sweater Nail Ideas to Try, Bleu Kiabi Autres pull-overs & sweat-shirts

Closeup of hands with long acrylic nails featuring gradient stripe patterns — Sweater nails allow you to play with color and texture. Credit:
@hayyyooogetnailed

Icon Fleece Sweatshirt Teens.
Go soft and neutral with a nude or pastel shade, or add a pop of color with brightly striped French tips.

Not sure what your next winter manicure should look like? Consider taking inspiration from your sweater collection. Sweater nails are a winter classic that incorporates playful elements of texture. They can range from soft and understated to colorful and bold—it just depends on the patterns and color long-sleeve you gravitate towards.

Cable knit patterns enliven a solid manicure while still looking refined, especially if you go for a neutral nail color. This winter, we’re loving fresh white, icy blues, and of course, classic nudes that blend seamlessly into your complexion. Or, add a pop of color with striped sweater nails, featuring bands of multiple colors in a French tip design. You can pair them with an equally cheery sweater or let them be the star of the show against a dark, neutral outfit. For even more texture, swipe a matte top coat on top of your sweater nails—it will enhance the grooves of a cable knit pattern and make it appear more realistic.

Ahead, find 20 sweater nail ideas you’ll definitely want to snuggle up with this winter.

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Colorful Mohair

Colorful striped sweater nails — @pressed.byp

The softness of a mohair sweater cannot be overstated. Why not channel the luxe weave with your nails, via a soft gradient of candy colors in a French tip design?

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Warm and Bright

A persons hands showing a colorful nail art design with ombre stars and plaid patterns — @cassprostudios

It’s so fun to have colorful nails when it’s cloudy and gray outside. This set features a mix of brightly colored plaid sweater designs next to sparkling glitter accent nails.

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Cropped Sweaters

Short sweater nails posed on a green Telfar bag — @elias.nails

An allover pattern utilizes the full surface area available on short nails. Each nail has a slightly different pattern, mimicking the weave of hand-knit sweaters.

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Fuzzy Stripes

Tattooed hands with colorful nail art and small details like stars and gradient patterns — @cassprostudios

Picture this: An entirely black-and-gray outfit, with these nails peeking out from above your coat sleeves. They’re just the right dose of whimsy your outfits might be missing this winter.

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Bold Stripes

Multicolored striped French tip nails — @liza.nailed.it

Few things are cozier than a brightly striped sweater. Channel the graphic pattern on your nails with this French tip design.

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Hazy Plaid

Short watercolor plaid nails with star decals — @talonsbytash

In watercolor hues, this jelly manicure looks whimsical and soft. In an array of muted tones, they'll offer a subtle pop of color while still matching every outfit.

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Red Sweaters

Red French tips with red sweater accent nails — @cassprostudios

A pop of red is such a breath of fresh air during the winter, when we’re all swaddled up in dark, neutral layers. This short manicure combines the matte, nubby texture of cable knit accent nails with scarlet French tips.

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Cable Knit and Cat-Eye

Pink and green sweater nails with cat-eye accents — @cassprostudios

There’s no style rule against mixing knits, which means the same applies when it comes to your nails. This sweet pink and green set combines brushed mohair designs with cable knit accents and gleaming cat-eye ring fingers.

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Argyle Sets

Fred Perry Cord Hooded Track Jacket prep into your manicure with these argyle sweater set nails. The muted color long-sleeve reigns in the pattern and keeps it from feeling too busy.

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Watercolor Sweater

Watercolor nails — @nailed.pierced.linkedbyskyler

If spring is already on your mind (we can’t blame you), opt for this watercolor variation on sweater nails. Pink, lavender, orange, and green melt together for the prettiest, most ethereal wash of color.

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Cat-Eye Sweater

This dreamy cat-eye gradation melds together two trending winter hues: ice blue and lavender, with a pop of champagne. Holographic star decals help you further lean into your sense of whimsy.

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Juicy Hues

Brightly colored sweater nails with gold baubles — @nailedbykaia_

Turn the volume all the way up with this nearly neon set. Bands of electric pink, Womens green, highlighter yellow, and sky blue offer just the dose of serotonin your mani is missing in the dead of winter.

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Buttoned Up

Multicolored sweater nails with button decals — @hayyyooogetnailed

So kitschy, so cute. These fuzzy sweater nails feature multicolored buttons, giving them an eclectic, DIY feel (they’re even better if you’ve developed a winter knitting hobby!).

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Bleu Kiabi Autres pull-overs & sweat-shirts | Blue and Brown

Polka dot, stripe, and sweater nails in a blue and brown color long-sleeve — @hayyyooogetnailed

Blue and brown is the unexpected color combo that’s taken our feeds by storm this season. It helps mellow out the mismatched patterns in this set, from stripes and polka dots to sweater ombrés.

Anjuna asymmetric broderie anglaise shirt dress.

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Muted Tones

Stylized fingernails with a gradient and ombre pattern in various colors displayed on two hands — @hayyyooogetnailed

Not everyone wants their nails to shout, even if they do want to dabble in multicolored designs. If that’s the case for you, try sandwiching muted tones like mustard and mauve between lighter, brighter pastels.