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.

  • Scarlett Baby Blanket

    Scarlett Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Cherry Blossom Crochet Sweater

    Cherry Blossom Crochet Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii, Paintbox Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: White, Yellow,
  • Vintage Star Table Runner

    Vintage Star Table Runner

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Patons,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Floral Bloom Crochet Blanket

    Floral Bloom Crochet Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Sport,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Green, Pink, Yellow,
  • Seafoam Top

    Seafoam Top

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Color: Blue, White,
  • Herringbone Moss Adult Sweater

    Herringbone Moss Adult Sweater

    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: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen,
    • Color: Brown, Yellow,
  • Willow Crochet Baby Blanket

    Willow Crochet Baby Blanket

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