What is Sweater?
[[Image:ManInSweaterOnShip1929.jpg|thumb|200px|Man wearing a pullover sweater]] A '''sweater''' is a piece of [[clothing]] worn on the upper body to keep the person warm. Sweaters are usually [[knitting|knitted]] or [[crochet]]ed. Other names for sweaters are '''pullover''', '''jersey''', or '''jumper'''. Sweaters that open in the front are often called ''cardigans''. They are named after [[James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan]], a British general during the [[Crimean War]], who led the famous charge of the Light Brigade. Sweaters without [[sleeve]]s are often called ''vests''. Sweaters can be worn all year long for comfort and warmth. {{commons}} [[Category:Tops (clothing)]] {{stub}} [[de:Sweatshirt]]