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.

Cute Unicorn Slippers

Cute Unicorn Slippers

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Decrease, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
Color: White,

Floral Granny Square Cushion

Floral Granny Square Cushion

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Pink, Purple,

Diamond Bobble Stitch Cushions

Diamond Bobble Stitch Cushions

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Bobble,
Color: Blue,

Hayden Mosaic Bag

Hayden Mosaic Bag

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
Yarn Name: CotLin,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,

Herringbone Circle Placemat

Herringbone Circle Placemat

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet,
Color: Variegated,

Rainbow Granny Square Sweater

Rainbow Granny Square Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
Stitches: Double Crochet,

Corner to Corner Heart Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Brown, Neutral,

Eyelet Lace Tee

Eyelet Lace Tee

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Eleanor Sweater Scarf

Eleanor Sweater Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
Yarn Name: Swish DK,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Color: Pink,

Holbourne Mitts

Holbourne Mitts

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
Yarn Name: Alpaca Cloud DK,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Bobble Stitch Top

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Bobble,
Color: Blue,

Crochet Beginner Summer Top

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: White,

Modern Crochet Top Tee

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,
Color: Blue,

Bubble Gum Crochet Poncho

Bubble Gum Crochet Poncho

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Pink,

Comfy Cotton Wrap

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: Double Crochet,
Color: Variegated,

Amigurumi Chick, Lamb and Bunny Toys

Amigurumi Chick, Lamb and Bunny Toys

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: DMC,
Yarn Name: Natura Just Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,

Linen Stitch Crochet Kimono Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Lacy Lemon Drop Kimono Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Spring Time Crochet Kimono

Spring Time Crochet Kimono

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Spill The Beans Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Loops and Threads,
Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Puff, Slip Stitch,
Color: Variegated,

Spring’s Arrival Scarf

Spring’s Arrival Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Green, Pink, White,

Crochet Griddle Stitch Scarf Pattern

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, Griddle, Single Crochet,
Color: Pink,

Easy Square Crochet Potholder Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Flikka,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

The Olivia Free Crochet Top Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Jeans,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Crochet Unicorn Scarf Mandala Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Mandala,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Color: Blue, Green, Pink, Purple,

Easy Crochet Cover Up Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend, Flikka,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Easy Adjustable Socks

Easy Adjustable Socks

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 4 mm (G-6),
Color: Purple,

Ombre Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Mandala,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Blue, Variegated,

Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
Stitches: Single Crochet,
Color: Pink, Purple,

Gracelyn Crochet Scarf with Fringe Pattern

Gracelyn Crochet Scarf with Fringe Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Color: Gray,

Lightweight Grey Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Lightweight Grey Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet,
Color: Gray,

Easy Crochet Blanket Stitch Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Baby Soft,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Pink,

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