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.

  • 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,
  • Sea Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket

    Sea Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Green, White,
  • Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

    Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace, Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Penguin the Chef

    Penguin the Chef

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 4. Complex,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
    • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Black, White,
  • The Foolish Frankenstein

    The Foolish Frankenstein

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
    • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Black, Blue, Brown,
  • Holiday Memories Cowl

    Holiday Memories Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Crochet Dog Bed

    Crochet Dog Bed

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Re-Spekt Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Brown, Neutral, Variegated,
  • Button Baby Sweater

    Button Baby Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 40 mm,
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Amigurumi Elephant

    Amigurumi Elephant

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Patons,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Pink, Yellow,
  • Radiance Granny Square

    Radiance Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple,
  • Zest Granny Square

    Zest Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow,
  • Sienna Crop Top

    Sienna Crop Top

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Name: CotLin,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Bobble Napkin Ring Holder

    Bobble Napkin Ring Holder

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

    Amigurumi Octopus

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat, Patons,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Easy Crochet Ombre Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

    Easy Crochet Ombre Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Mandala,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Spirit Granny Square Pattern

    Spirit Granny Square Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green, Purple,
  • Rainbow Granny Square

    Rainbow Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green, Pink, Yellow,
  • Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt

    Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket

    Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Blue, Gray, Orange,
  • Spirit Hexagon Blanket

    Spirit Hexagon Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Weave Me In Cowl

    Weave Me In Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Rowan,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Purple,
  • Cat Eye Mask

    Cat Eye Mask

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Name: CotLin,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Pink, White,
  • Crochet Bikini Top

    Crochet Bikini Top

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Verglas Shawl

    Verglas Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: White,
  • Bright Bobble Blanket

    Bright Bobble Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
    • Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue, Green, Yellow,
  • Crochet Backless Crop Top Pattern

    Crochet Backless Crop Top Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Ela Facecloth Set

    Ela Facecloth Set

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Blossom Shawl

    Blossom Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
    • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
  • Sky Walk Tunisian Chevron Shawl

    Sky Walk Tunisian Chevron Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Ebun Cowl

    Ebun Cowl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Gray, Purple,
  • Sheep Egg Warmer Pattern

    Sheep Egg Warmer Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink, White,
  • Bingley Hat

    Bingley Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
    • Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue, Brown, Gray, White,
  • Siesta Throw

    Siesta Throw

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 7 mm,
    • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Purl Stitch,
    • Color: Brown, Pink,
  • Egg Warmer Cozy Pattern

    Egg Warmer Cozy Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Tea and Biscuit Blanket

    Tea and Biscuit Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
    • Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Brown, Neutral,
  • Big Chubby Bear

    Big Chubby Bear

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn, Yarn and Colors,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton, Simply DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3), 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Brown, Neutral, White,
  • Crochet Diamond Mesh Top

    Crochet Diamond Mesh Top

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Herringbone Moss Sweater

    Herringbone Moss Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Swish DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Gray, Green, White,
  • Crochet Kitchen Towel

    Crochet Kitchen Towel

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
  • Rainbow Babygrow

    Rainbow Babygrow

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Spicy Sweater

    Spicy Sweater

    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,