As before, the most cozy and warming manicure in the cold season is the “sweater” manicure - a knitted manicure with beautiful three-dimensional patterns (braids, diamonds) and flat knitting patterns. In this article we show new designs for 2022 made using this technique.
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Every time we prepare another article, we think: well, that’s it, this is the very maximum beauty, there’s nowhere else to go. But no. Manicurists are moving forward, new trends are emerging, and clients are even more demanding. Therefore, it is impossible to do without constant updates (= updates). It's time to share cool knitted nail designs that will be fashionable in 2022.
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.
Options for knitted nail techniques
In addition to acrylic powder, knitted manicure can be done using other techniques:
- Volumetric design with a transparent base or top for gel polish on a bright colored background (glass design). It is better to take a rubber base with a dense texture so that it holds better during the drawing process.
- Volumetric design with colored gel polish on the same or contrasting background. Suitable for every day for the autumn-winter season. More practical compared to powdery texture, as it does not cling to hair and clothes.
- Draw a pattern of braids or strands by hand, if you have artistic talent, or if you have a drawing master. You can experiment with different patterns and pattern compositions, combine flat and three-dimensional designs in one composition. Also try a knitted pattern that continues on several nails.
- Make a drawing using the stamping technique, using a stamp and gel polish of a contrasting or complementary shade. Stamping is a simple and practical way of applying a design, although additional costs will be required for the purchase of stamps and stencils.
- The design, made with glitter varnish, looks elegant and bright. It is suitable for holidays, parties, special occasions. A shiny pattern is drawn on a background without sparkles and dried in a lamp.
- Loose design with flock or melange instead of acrylic powder, as in the instructions above.
- Transfers or stickers with knitted and knitted elements. This option is suitable for beginners in nail art. You just need to carefully decorate the headband and secure the design well with a top.
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.
Knitted style with original patterns
It is very rare to find a knitted manicure with the addition of sparkles, foil, film or glitter. The volumetric pattern itself is already considered a striking element of decoration. But this has nothing to do with the drawings. After all, an elegant and sophisticated image on one finger will in no way interfere with the overall look of the manicure. Popular designs in 2022 include funny scenes, colorful blots, Stone Age or ethnic style designs. It is worth noting that knitted manicure with the addition of stripes is always at the peak of popularity. For those who like sweeter and more modest designs, multi-colored bows, ornaments, grammatical shapes and flowers are an excellent option. You can combine motifs and patterns according to your desire and flight of fancy.
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
How to make a gradient
If you pay attention to the photo of a knitted manicure, you can see how unusual the pattern looks against the background of a gradual change in tones.
To complete the task, gels of three shades are required. They can be obtained by mixing on a palette. The main tone is applied in 3 stages. First, the top of the nail is covered with the darkest color, followed by drying in a lamp. Then the middle is worked on.
At the final stage, the base of the nail is covered with the lightest gel. Each layer is thoroughly dried.
The color of the pattern in each part of the nail matches the tone of the base. If desired, decoration can be done with powder or sand.
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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.
Combination with other decorative elements
Knitted manicure goes perfectly with:
- French, made in any style. It can be either classic or colorful;
- Hole. Like French, it is performed in different styles;
- "Cat's eye" A covering that can be either independent or in perfect harmony with a “sweater”;
- Thematic design. Knitted manicure allows not only its independent presence, but also combination with various patterns.
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.
How to make a knitted manicure at home
The main feature of a knitted manicure is that it still looks beautiful, even if it was not done very carefully. Small design flaws give it a certain individuality and originality. To make a stylish manicure with a sweater effect yourself, you need to know a few simple rules that will help simplify your work:
- It is important that the shade of the base paint and the paint used to create the design exactly match. This polish will give your nails a three-dimensional effect, making them look like a really warm sweater. To make the ornament brighter and more original, you can use other shades of paint, but they need to be combined.
- You cannot cover untreated nails with gel polish. First you need to do a classic manicure, you need to remove the cuticle and give your nails the desired shape. The surface of the nail is degreased, due to which the base layer of gel polish adheres more tightly to its surface, and the manicure will remain in perfect condition longer.
- Knitted manicure can be done using different techniques - patterns are painted with gel polish, after which acrylic powder or velvety sand is added. Depending on your experience in nail design, the technique will be selected. If you have never dealt with this area, it is best to use only gel polish.
- If you have the appropriate experience and skills, you can use acrylic powder or velvety sand. It is these materials that allow you to play with textures and more complex patterns; the manicure looks perfect and is almost indistinguishable from the work of a professional master.
Basic elements of a knitted manicure pattern
Drawing a sweater on your nails is not a difficult task even for beginners. But, of course, it is better to practice the tips first.
A typical knitting pattern may consist of the following basic examples:
- Braid. It can be drawn with only one element - a slightly curved stroke.
For work it is better to use a brush with short bristles. Most often, the line is drawn along the entire length of the nail in one or two rows.
- Straight lines. They emphasize symmetry and give a finished look to the entire design. Usually two or three vertical lines are drawn parallel to braids or fish tails. It is best to do them with a brush with long bristles - this will make them smoother.
It is also desirable that their thickness be the same, otherwise the manicure will look sloppy.
- Christmas tree. To draw a Christmas tree, it is enough to make two rows of oblique strokes directed in different directions. The main thing is that all strokes have the same angle of inclination. This model looks simple, but at the same time very cute.
- Diamonds. They are also used quite often in this design as they resemble the designs on sweaters.
Such designs look best on long nails, since it is desirable that the vertical row on the nail plate consists of at least three diamonds. It is better not to use such elements on short nails, as they will visually make the nails even shorter.
- Strokes and dots. They not only perfectly complement the design, but can also be its main fragments.
The elements listed above are not difficult to draw. And at the same time, with their help you can create many design options, for example, “knitted nails”.
Important! When making patterns that imitate a knitted sweater, it is recommended that the lines be fairly wide, but not too close together. Otherwise, during the spraying process, the pattern may be damaged, since in some places it will simply merge into a single spot.
What you need for work
In addition to the full set of materials and tools necessary for a gel polish manicure, the following may also be useful:
- gel polish or thick gel polish - for applying patterns;
- two thin brushes - with short and long bristles;
- acrylic velvet sand or acrylic powder is the necessary material for such a design;
- a pusher or any other similar tool with which you can sprinkle acrylic powder on your nails - even a regular credit card will do;
- brush - to remove excess dust from nails;
- a piece of film or a regular sheet of paper;
- lint-free napkin: it is advisable to always have it on hand.
Note: if you are using an acrylic composition with glitter for a knitted manicure, take finely ground velvet sand with glitter - it is better not to use large ones for braids.
Methods of execution
The texture effect can be done with either gel polish or gel. And yet, many masters recommend choosing gel polish for this design.
Acrylic paint is unlikely to be suitable in this case, since it is difficult to give sufficient volume to the texture effect. If you want your manicure to please you longer, then you shouldn’t even use regular varnish - such a coating is fragile.
Step-by-step instruction
This section is a must-read for anyone who wants to know all the secrets of creating a flawless and stylish knitted manicure. All the points stated below must not only be carefully studied, but also worked out to the point of absolutism. This is the only way to quickly learn how to make a “sweater” not only on your fingers. This “handmade” product can be an ideal gift for friends on the eve of the New Year and Christmas holidays.
- We remove the remnants of old varnish left over from previous cosmetic manipulations.
- Carefully treat the cuticle, carefully push it back and remove it with special tools.
- Take a nail file (preferably glass) and give your nails the desired shape. Remember that oval and rounded nails are popular this season.
- Degrease the surface to be treated. This will help subsequent coating layers withstand harsh environmental conditions longer due to better adhesion to the sheet.
- We cover everything with a base. It will protect your nails from external factors.
- Apply gel polish of the selected shade.
- Dry under an ultraviolet lamp for 2-5 minutes.
- Create as many layers as necessary to ensure color saturation. Remember to dry regularly.
Advice! All of the above steps are just preparation for the process.
The course of your further actions depends entirely on the option chosen above:
- Brilliant effect. After applying the colored gel, start creating the design. Take a thin brush in your hands, dip it into the selected gel polish and carefully make short strokes. Here you can show all the facets of your imagination. After some time (after subsequent drying), repeat the steps again to make the drawing brighter and more expressive. Then hold your fingers under the lamp, apply top coat and get rid of the stickiness.
- Matte finish. To create such an effect on your nails, you must fulfill all the conditions described in the previous paragraph and finally apply a layer of matting agent.
Tip: Softness and lack of shine make the imitation sweater even more voluminous and beautiful. But the fashion for matteness will gradually fade away, again giving way to a charming shine.
- Seductive velvet. Having finished all the manipulations with the colored gel polish, we begin to apply the glossy top coat. We spend a few minutes under ultraviolet rays, and then use a thin brush to draw a knitted pattern. We take out velvet sand or acrylic powder from the box with manicure tools. Dry again. Take a large brush with good long bristles and brush off any excess dust particles. As a result, you should have a soft pattern with smooth lines and beautiful transitions.
Advice! Acrylic powder attracts all kinds of contaminants, so the next day such a manicure will not look aesthetically pleasing. If you want to decorate your nails with this material, do your nail art just before the event where you want to show off the beauty of your fingers.
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.
Winter nail designs 2022 – sweater design
This choice is more relevant to the cold season. During periods of frost and dank weather, beautiful textured patterns in the form of knitted braids and arans will add a touch of comfort and warmth. In addition, such ideas look very original and attractive, emphasizing the individuality of the style. The sweater design on nails is suitable for any length and direction of the look. This type of nail art goes well with any type of decor, but can remain discreet and laconic. Let's look at the most current solutions in the latest reviews:
- Ombre
. A gradient color transition looks very beautiful and impressive in an ensemble with a textured pattern. This coloring can be done only on the finish or used as a background.
- Nude
. Ideas in neutral colors look very gentle and elegant. Today, all shades of natural are in trend - from light ivory and delicate ivory to richer coffee with milk and warm shortbread.
- Winter
. A cozy manicure will perfectly complement the idea during the snowy season. To textured braids and arans, you can add snowflakes or images of New Year's attributes - a Christmas tree, garlands, Christmas tree decorations and more.
Sweater manicure for short nails
In modern nail art, the natural length of the nail plates is welcomed. The most popular are soft, streamlined contours – oval, almond, square. However, voluminous textures can visually add fullness to the fingers, which will make the hands bulky and exclude grace. Therefore, stylists recommend making a sweater on short nails in the Feng Shui style, highlighting one, maximum two fingers with a pattern. A matte finish will perfectly add neatness and neatness. There are no restrictions in the choice of colors, but it is better to stick to warm and pastel colors.
Sweater manicure for long nails
Owners of long “claws” are not limited in choosing stylish nail art. For a large-scale surface, you can use ideas with abundant decoration or stick to a restrained style. Knitted nail designs look especially impressive in dark and rich colors. The current shape is considered to be streamlined almonds and sharp stilettos. Unlike the natural length, here you can decorate all fingers, combine textured patterns with sparkles, rhinestones and stones. To simplify and save time, stylists suggest using sliders or stickers.
When you don't have gel polish on hand
If you prefer not to use gel polish, you can create a stylish “woolen” manicure using regular polish. There are three ways to apply the ornament:
- A three-dimensional drawing is made using a thin brush. Don't forget to dry your nails thoroughly!
- You can apply a pattern with clear varnish and sprinkle it with glitter or nail sand on top. These materials can be purchased at your local nail art store.
- To create the illusion of volume, you can apply a pattern with a different color of varnish.
If you prefer not to use gel polish, you can create a stylish “woolen” manicure using regular polish. A voluminous design is done using a thin brush. Don't forget to dry your nails thoroughly
You can apply a pattern with clear varnish and sprinkle it with glitter or nail sand on top.
Technique for applying gel polish and acrylic powder
Just a year ago, it was difficult to imagine that women’s nails could be effectively styled under a warm and cozy sweater. But progress does not stand still, and modern materials, at the disposal of almost every fashionista, have made it possible to transfer this unique design to nails. Nowadays, the patterned knitting technique is very popular not only because of the amazing tenderness and warmth that it emits, but also because of the availability of materials and the ease of its execution.
Just a year ago it was difficult to imagine that women’s nails could be effectively styled under a warm and cozy sweater
But progress does not stand still, and modern materials, at the disposal of almost every fashionista, have made it possible to transfer this unique design to nails. Nowadays, the patterned knitting technique is very popular not only because of its amazing tenderness and warmth
We have already mentioned this method of performing a knitted manicure, such as applying acrylic powder. This decor creates the illusion of a three-dimensional pattern and turns an ordinary manicure into a real work of art, but it has a number of disadvantages:
- The ornament with acrylic powder has a rough surface and quickly attracts pieces of clothing, dirt and dust. If you are getting a manicure for an event, take care of the beauty of your nails immediately before the event.
- Inaccurate application can cause small particles to fall off, causing the manicure to quickly lose its aesthetic appearance.
- Creating a manicure takes a lot of time. This is due to the fact that at each stage of applying a particular coating it is necessary to thoroughly dry each nail.
The ornament with acrylic powder has a rough surface and quickly attracts pieces of clothing, dirt and dust.
Inaccurate application threatens to cause small particles to fall off, as a result of which the manicure quickly loses its aesthetic appearance. Creating a manicure requires a lot of time.
The technique of applying a knitted manicure involves many options. You can decorate several nails with a stylish woolen pattern, or you can decorate all of them at once. Today, the most popular remains nail art, made in soft bed colors.
Nail design in the style of “knitted patterns”. How can you decorate your nails?
“Wool” manicure is associated with winter, frost, and snow. It goes especially harmoniously with clothes made from yarn. It’s great if the color of a cozy sweater matches the shade of your manicure.
“Wool” manicure is associated with winter, frost, and snow. It goes especially harmoniously with clothes made from yarn.
You don't know how to decorate your nails? Let's remember the basic ways of knitting scarves and jumpers. It's great if the color of the cozy sweater matches the shade of the manicure.
Most often, knitted nail art is focused on the middle and ring fingers, and the rest are either not decorated at all or decorated with Christmas designs or sparkles. You don't know how to decorate your nails? Let's remember the main methods of knitting scarves and jumpers.
- Pigtail - this knitting method, like no other, is associated with a warm winter sweater. They are combined with other patterns to create a unique design.
Pigtail - this knitting method, like no other, is associated with a warm winter sweater. They are combined with other patterns, creating a unique ornament
- The cones serve mostly to complement the decor, making them more beautiful and delicate.
- Stripes. They combine well with the two patterns above.
- Diamonds. A very stylish design reminiscent of yarn mittens.
- Leaves. This decor can be of different sizes depending on its purpose on the nails. If this is the center of the picture, it is better to make it larger and more expressive.
- Herringbone. Everyone's favorite pattern, often used by mothers who knit winter sweaters with a voluminous neck for their children.
The most common pattern option is a pigtail.
It looks amazing on nails, even if no additional decor was used.
Advice! The most common pattern option is a pigtail. It looks simply amazing on nails, even if no additional decor was used.
