Sonobe is an impactful, open-front cardigan whose ingenious construction marries knitting and modular origami. A meandering band of brioche ribbing forms the peplum base of the garment, guiding the eyes along paths both angular and curvilinear. The dramatic A-line flare of the hem is mirrored by jutting brioche lapels, while the rest of the body is left in trim stockinette for a piece that is altogether greater than the sum of its parts.

This garment begins with the peplum, worked flat in brioche stitch in two halves, each from the center front working sideways to the center back. The two halves are joined using the Modified Exposed Joinery Bind Off. The bodice is then picked up directly from the peplum and worked flat to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked circularly to the underarm, then flat for cap shaping and sewn into the armholes. The lapel is worked flat in brioche stitch in two halves, joined at the center back neck using the Modified Exposed Joinery Bind Off, then sewn to the body.

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