Cardigan (sweater) facts for kids
A cardigan is a cozy type of sweater that opens up in the front. Instead of pulling it over your head, you can easily put it on or take it off because it has an open front.
Most cardigans have buttons, but some newer styles don't have buttons at all. These modern cardigans are designed to hang open. If a similar garment is tied, it's usually called a robe instead.
The word "cardigan" comes from a place in Wales called Ceredigion. It's an English version of that Welsh name.
Originally, a cardigan was just a knitted vest without sleeves. But over time, the name started to be used for other types of open-front knitted clothes too.
People often wear cardigans over shirts. They can also be worn under suit jackets as a more casual choice than a waistcoat or vest.
Images for kids
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A baggy cardigan sweater
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A tightly fitting cardigan with a blouse
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