The latest nail style trend to hit Instagram is a creative way to celebrate the season. Everyone seems to be posting photos of nails painted to look like the knit sweaters that are perfect for this time of the year.

There are many ways to create knit nails that look like a cozy sweater, but one of the coolest (and probably most difficult) ways is by using thick-drying “3D gels.” These can be used under your final color to create a knit cable sweater pattern. Read on for inspiration and instructions!

Learn how to paint these beautiful sweater nails…