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Late 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 early 70s as fashion increasingly reflected countercultural ideals, personal expression, and experimentation. Rather than precise factory striping, many handmade garments from this era relied on hand-dyed or self-striping yarns, resulting in organic color transitions like those seen here. This sweaters quirky sleeves (each sleeve has a different attachment method, please see in pictures) clearly indicate that this sweater was handknit with love.

Era: Late 60s–early 70s
Designer/Brand: Handknit, no label present
Design: Pullover sweater with pointed lace knit pattern throughout, soft rainbow pastel striping, and a knit polo-style collar with a shallow V neckline. The silhouette is slightly cropped with a ribbed waistband and long sleeves. The color transitions feel intentional but organic, characteristic of hand-dyed or self-striping yarns popular in the late 60s and 70s. Both sleeves are hand attached and have slightly different attachment methods, reinforcing the handmade nature of the piece.
Material / Construction: Feels like mohair or a mohair blend, possibly mixed with silk, based on softness, loft, and lightweight warmth. Hand knit construction with lace stitch pattern throughout. Knit collar and ribbed cuffs and hem. Decorative glass buttons at the neckline.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. No holes or stains noted. Minor fuzz with wear, expected for a sweater of this age and material.
Size & Fit: No size tag present. Best fits a modern small to medium depending on desired fit. Flat lay measurements:Bust: approximately 22 inches across, Waist / hem: approximately 20–21 inches across, Length: approximately 21 inches from shoulder to hem, Sleeve length: approximately 23 inches from shoulder to cuff,Shoulder width: approximately 19 inches seam to seam.

Each vintage piece has lived a life before finding its way to us, some may show gentle signs of wear that add to its story and character. All measurements are taken flat unless otherwise noted. While we include an estimated modern size for reference, we recommend reviewing the listed measurements for your best fit.