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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Flowers and Diamonds Crochet Summer Top

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Twisted Up Tunisian Simple Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
Color: Pink,

Lovely Lace Coaster Set

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
Color: Pink, Purple,