70s rainbow mohair handknit sweaterLate 60s to early 70s handmade pastel rainbow knit pullover with an airy lace stitch and soft haloed mohair yarn. Mohair became especially popular in post war knitwear as both commercial designers and home knitters sought fibers that felt luxurious but remained practical, and it was frequently used in open lace stitches like this to showcase texture and color variation. Rainbow and softly blended pastel colorways gained prominence in the late 60s and