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.

  • Twisted Up Tunisian Simple Stitch

    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

    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,
  • Pretty Pastels Baby Blanket

    Pretty Pastels Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Slip Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Green, Neutral, Orange, Pink, Yellow,
  • Crochet Piglet Amigurumi

    Crochet Piglet 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: Pink,
  • Christmas Tree Coaster

    Christmas Tree Coaster

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue, Green, White,
  • Crochet Snowflake Coaster

    Crochet Snowflake Coaster

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Blue, Gray, White,
  • Thermal Crochet Coaster

    Thermal Crochet Coaster

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Brown, Orange, Yellow,
  • Abimal Blanket

    Abimal Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Blue, Neutral, Pink,
  • Woodland Festive Wreath

    Woodland Festive Wreath

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan

    Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Autumn Fall Leaves

    Autumn Fall Leaves

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Crochet Christmas Star Pattern

    Crochet Christmas Star Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Brown, Green, Neutral,
  • Orchard Cable Wrist Warmers

    Orchard Cable Wrist Warmers

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Crochet Red Panda

    Crochet Red Panda

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Black, Brown, Orange,
  • Abbey Blanket

    Abbey Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Among Us Monster Crochet Pattern

    Among Us Monster Crochet Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
    • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Penguin Buddy Crochet Ami Doll Pattern

    Penguin Buddy Crochet Ami Doll Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
    • Color: Black, Gray, Orange,
  • Crochet Sheep Blanket

    Crochet Sheep Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3), 4.5 mm (7),
    • Color: White,
  • Summer Romance Crochet Top

    Summer Romance Crochet Top

    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,
  • Colourful C2C Pillow

    Colourful C2C Pillow

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    Primavera Rectangular Crochet Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
  • Textured Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern

    Textured Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Feels Like Heaven,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Evelyn Wrap

    Evelyn Wrap

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: CotLin,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Modern Crochet Pillow

    Modern Crochet Pillow

    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),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: White,
  • Simple Crochet Ear Warmer

    Simple Crochet Ear Warmer

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Pink, White,
  • Heirloom Crochet Baby Blanket

    Heirloom 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, White,
  • Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Baby Blanket

    Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
    • Yarn Name: Softee Baby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Decrease,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Herringbone Moss Mittens

    Herringbone Moss Mittens

    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,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Crochet Baby Girl Blanket

    Crochet Baby Girl Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Beautiful Blue Waves Crochet Scarf

    Beautiful Blue Waves Crochet Scarf

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

    Crochet Seaside Tank Top

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Crochet Spiral Coasters

    Crochet Spiral Coasters

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: White,
  • Crochet Round Placemats

    Crochet Round Placemats

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: White,
  • Mint Crochet Cable Scarf Pattern

    Mint Crochet Cable Scarf Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
    • Yarn Name: Swish DK,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Farmhouse Crochet Pillow

    Farmhouse Crochet Pillow

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

    Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

    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),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Crochet Slouchy Beanie

    Crochet Slouchy Beanie

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Striped Crochet Baby Blanket

    Striped 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: Blue, Neutral,
  • Textured Crochet Blanket

    Textured Crochet Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Blue, Neutral, Pink, Purple, Variegated,
  • Pinwheel Crochet Swirl Doily

    Pinwheel Crochet Swirl Doily

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Weston Bobble Hat

    Weston Bobble Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Blue,
  • Fall Decor Autumn Crochet Placemat

    Fall Decor Autumn Crochet Placemat

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