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.

  • Mirabilis Puff Stitch Beanie

    Mirabilis Puff Stitch Beanie

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Kindred,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Puff,
    • Color: Orange,
  • Modern Square Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Modern Square Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Patons,
    • Yarn Name: Beehive Baby Sport,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Lilly Easy Poncho

    Lilly Easy Poncho

    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, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Blue,
  • “Love You To The Moon” Poncho Wrap

    “Love You To The Moon” Poncho Wrap

    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), 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Moss / Linen,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Rose Dreams Entrelac Shawl

    Rose Dreams Entrelac Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Bobble Crochet Baby Blanket (7 Sizes)

    Bobble Crochet Baby Blanket (7 Sizes)

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
    • Yarn Name: Softee Baby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Crochet Teddy Bear Coaster Free Pattern

    Crochet Teddy Bear Coaster Free Pattern

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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,
  • Ombre Triangle Shawl Crochet Pattern

    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,
  • 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

    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,