Yarn Weight #3 - DK, Light, Light Worsted

Light #3 yarn is also sometimes known as DK and light worsted. This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes 7 to I-9, which correspond to metric hooks of 4.5 – 5.5 mm. Light #3 yarn is perfect for creating crocheted light clothing, lacy scarves and fall hats. Take a look below to find free crochet patterns using size 3 yarn.

Free Light Crochet Patterns

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types and brands, but all use the Light (#3) yarn weight.

Icing on Top Baby Blanket

Icing on Top Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Mandala,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Herringbone Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated, White,
Yuletide Mosaic Baubles

Yuletide Mosaic Baubles

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
  • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Green, Neutral, Pink, Variegated, White,
Mini Yuletide Mosaic Stockings

Mini Yuletide Mosaic Stockings

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
  • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Yuletide Mosaic Stockings

Yuletide Mosaic Stockings

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Anti-Pilling DK Colors,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
  • Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Floral Cardigan

Floral Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Labyrinth Mosaic Hat

Labyrinth Mosaic Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
  • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Brown, Green, Neutral, Pink, Red, Variegated, White,
Labyrinth Poncho

Labyrinth Poncho

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
  • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Black, Blue, Neutral, Variegated,
Brenna Cowl

Brenna Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Brooklyn Hat

Brooklyn Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Mystical Child Raglan Sweater

Mystical Child Raglan Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Green,
Nadia Shawl

Nadia Shawl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Red,
Mystical Hat

Mystical Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
  • Color: Brown, Green, Neutral, Orange, Yellow,
Vintage Crochet Flower Potholder

Vintage Crochet Flower Potholder

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Gray,
Cole’s Pumpkin Crochet Beanie

Cole’s Pumpkin Crochet Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Green, Orange,
Crochet Granny Square Bandana

Crochet Granny Square Bandana

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
  • Color: Orange, Purple, White,
Derby Blanket

Derby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
  • Yarn Name: Dreambaby DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch,
  • Color: Blue, Green, Pink, White, Yellow,
Percy Crochet Skirt

Percy Crochet Skirt

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Granny Cluster Crochet Cardigan

Granny Cluster Crochet Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Pink, White, Yellow,
Seabreeze Beach Coverup

Seabreeze Beach Coverup

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Color: Blue,
Astoria Simple Lace Crochet Top

Astoria Simple Lace Crochet Top

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Color: White,
Julia Top

Julia Top

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Color: Pink, Purple,
Seda Triangle Bandana

Seda Triangle Bandana

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase,
  • Color: Variegated,
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank

The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Pink, Purple,
Crochet Yoga Bracelet and Anklet

Crochet Yoga Bracelet and Anklet

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
  • Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Lace Crochet Summer Top

Lace Crochet Summer Top

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch,
  • Color: Blue,
Franny Granny Square Sweater

Franny Granny Square Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
  • Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
Leora Shawl

Leora Shawl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Neutral, Pink,
Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Black, White, Yellow,
Two Color Crochet Bag Pattern

Two Color Crochet Bag Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
The Working Girl Cardigan

The Working Girl Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Yellow,
Crochet House Garland

Crochet House Garland

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Blue, Gray, Pink,
Long Ear Bunny Pattern

Long Ear Bunny Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Griddle, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral,
Spring Chicks Pattern

Spring Chicks Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink, White,
Your First Basic V Neck Crochet Sweater

Your First Basic V Neck Crochet Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Blue,
Boho Beach Crochet Vest

Boho Beach Crochet Vest

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Woodland Linen Stitch Crochet Blanket

Woodland Linen Stitch Crochet Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Mandala,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Green,
Bunny Tail and Ears Egg Cozy

Bunny Tail and Ears Egg Cozy

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet,
  • Color: Gray, White,
Franny Granny Child Cardigan

Franny Granny Child Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Franny Granny Child Sweater

Franny Granny Child Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Franny Granny Child Hoodie

Franny Granny Child Hoodie

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Rising Sun Crochet Bag

Rising Sun Crochet Bag

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Autumn Storm Shrug

Autumn Storm Shrug

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Gray,
Yasmin Crochet Heart Coaster

Yasmin Crochet Heart Coaster

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
  • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
  • Color: Pink, White,
Tunisian Lacy Shell Wrap

Tunisian Lacy Shell Wrap

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Color: Blue,
Chubby Gnome Christmas

Chubby Gnome Christmas

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Paintbox Yarn, Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 2.75 mm (C-2),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Red, White,
Crochet Donkey Amigurumi

Crochet Donkey Amigurumi

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Gray,