Light #3 yarn is also sometimes known asDKandlight worsted. This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes7toI-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.
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
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
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Color: Blue,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,