60 Crochet Patterns With 3 Weight Yarn

Photo collage of crochet patterns made with 3 weight yarn including blankets, cowls, a scarf, and two tops. A center panel with text reads: Crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn. Banana Moon Studio.

60 Crochet patterns using 3 weight yarn

Are you looking for crochet patterns made with 3 weight yarn, otherwise known as DK (double knitting), light worsted, or light weight yarns? You’ve come to the right place! In this crochet pattern roundup I have 60 crochet patterns to share with you, all of which use 3 weight yarn.

Yarn weight is kind of a confusing term because it actually refers to the thickness of a yarn, rather than its weight or mass. In the US, yarn weights are standardized by the Craft Yarn Council of America, and you can find all this info in this handy chart.

In the US, a lot of crocheters have been exposed to almost exclusively worsted weight yarn, or weight category 4, since that has for many years been what is largely available in “big box” stores like Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, JoAnn’s, and others.

Because of changes in the yarn industry that have seen yarn companies large and small, indie dyers, bloggers, designers, and especially those from outside the US, influence US crafters, other yarn weights are becoming more common to find used in patterns and in stores.

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Photo collage of three crochet patterns made with 3 weight yarn, baby rattles, a baby cardigan, and a women's cardigan. Purple panels with text read: 60 crochet patterns with dk weight yarn, a crochet pattern round up, Banana Moon Studio.

There are SO MANY 3 weight yarns out there to choose from. There are indie dyers, many of which you can find by searching on Instagram or other social media channels, or by visiting local yarn and fiber events.

Large companies also have lots of DK weight yarn to choose from. There are brands like Cascade Yarns, Universal Yarn, Plymouth Yarn, King Cole, and others that sell exclusively through local yarn shops, and they each have a nice variety of light weight yarns to choose from.

There are also yarn companies that sell direct to consumers online, and also many that are starting to offer weight 3 and others in big box stores with which you may already be familiar.

As examples, I’ll link some of the 3 weight yarn available from my affiliate partners here:

Lion Brand weight category 3 yarns, like Mandala

We Crochet weight category 3 yarns, like City Tweed DK

Now lets jump into the patterns! I’ve broken them up into five categories below.

Blanket crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn

Crochet baby blanket with a white center panel with an orange pumpkin on it with a green stem. Filet crochet is used to spell out "cutest pumpkin in the patch." Both short edges of the blanket have a colorwork border that is orange with white pumpkins.

Elimee Designs

Citrouille Pumpkin Baby Blanket

Paid

In this blanket, filet crochet is used to make the words and the pumpkin outline. The large pumpkin and the borders along each short edge use colorwork. This would be a great choice for fall babies!

Get this cute fall blanket pattern here.

White and light brown striped crochet blanket with visible texture on a white armchair with a white decorative pillow. Text on the image reads: Kirsten Holloway Designs.

Kirsten Holloway Designs

Parfait Vintage Style textured baby blanket

Free

This pretty baby blanket crochet pattern includes clusters, post stitches, polka dots, and a scalloped edge. Filled with texture, but oh so sweet!

Get this baby blanket crochet pattern here.

Crochet blanket in navy blue with tapestry crochet sun, moon, and stars on it with a golden yellow border.

Elimee Designs

Heavenly Hugs Baby Blanket

Paid

This beauty uses tapestry crochet to make the sun, moon, and stars on a navy blue background. Perfect for celestial themed nurseries!

Get this space themed blanket pattern here.

Square crochet blanket worked from the center, out with striping yarn. It is spread over a dark blue armchair. Text on the image reads: ACrochetedSimplicity.com.

A Crocheted Simplicity

Centaur Mandala Afghan

Free

Worked from the center, outward, this square crochet blanket uses a popular striping yarn to do all the color changes for you.

Get this square blanket pattern here.

Corner to corner crochet blanket in blue and white hangs over a tree branch. The blanket has a blue background with a white heart that has swirls at the top.

Elimee Designs

Aphrodite Blanket

Paid

This beautiful C2C heart afghan would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or a wedding gift. The solid background offers long stretches of easy, mindless stitching. This pretty swirled heart will be worth the effort!

Get this pretty C2C pattern here.

Raffamusa Designs

Color Salad Baby Blanket

Free

This classic granny square blanket uses 7 colors. What’s surprising about these granny squares is that there are no holes at the corners of the squares.

Get this granny square blanket pattern here.

Striped crochet blanket with a pretty, textured, scalloped type crochet stitch. It is spread over a wooden chair on a deck outdoors.

Make it Crochet

Dragon Scales Baby Blanket

Free

Using DK weight yarn allows you to get beautiful texture and depth without adding excessive weight to the finished project. And the striping yarn used makes the color changes effortless.

Get this pretty textured blanket pattern here.

White crochet blanket worked from the center, out with a large filet heart nestled in each quarter of the blanket. A border surrounds the blanket that is gray with white colorwork hearts.

Elimee Designs

Filet Hearts Baby Blanket

Paid

This center, out square blanket features a filet crochet heart in each quarter of the square. The whole blanket is surrounded by a border of colorwork hearts.

Get this love inspired blanket pattern here.

Striped crochet blanket with rows of textured bean stitch. A stuffed rabbit sits on the blankets. A yellow panel with text reads: Full of beans blanket, sunflower cottage crochet, free on the blog.

Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Full of Beans Blanket

Free

This baby blanket crochet pattern with 3 weight yarn uses the popular bean stitch. It offers different sizes of baby blankets like a security blanket, receiving blanket, crib blanket, and more.

Get this bean stitch blanekt pattern here.

Crochet blanket hanging over a tree branch. The blanket is mostly yellow with filet crochet hexagons throughout. Each short end is bordered by a colorwork panel with bees across it. The whole blanket is surrounded by a scalloped white border.

Elimee Designs

Waggle Dance Bee Blanket

Paid

The main panel of this cute bee blanket is filled with hexagons outlined by filet crochet spaces. A colorwork bumblebee panel borders each short edge and a scalloped border edges the whole blanket.

Get this bumblebee blanket pattern here.

Crochet colorwork blanket hanging over a tree branch. The blanket is made of tapestry crochet squares each with a butterfly on it, but each square has a different color pattern.

Elimee Designs

Mariposa Butterfly Blanket

Paid

This butterfly crochet blanket uses tapestry crochet butterfly squares stitched together. Each square features a different arrangement of colors so that you can get a lot of variety, even though each square is about the same.

Get this butterfly blanket pattern here.

Simple crochet blanket with a pretty texture and scalloped border spread over a dark gray chair.

Two Brothers Blankets

Camellia Blanket

Free

This easy, simple crochet blanket features a pretty texture with a scalloped edging. A classic baby blanket option that you can’t go wrong with.

Get this simple baby blanket pattern here.

Other home decor

Crochet pillow that uses tapestry crochet to look like cowhide. It's white with brown spots. The pillow sits on a wooden chair in front of a brick wall. Text on the image reads: Banana Moon Studio.

Banana Moon Studio

Cowhide Pillow

Free

Get into the southwest spirit with this vegan cowhide crochet pillow! This pillow is made with two identical tapestry crochet panels stitched together around the edges with a pillow insert inside. The finished pillow is about 18 inches square.

Get the free crochet pattern here.

Crochet dish towel in white, gray, and black plaid. It lays spread on a wooden tray with decorative berries and matching skeins of yarn. Text on the image reads: ACrochetedSimplicity.com

A Crocheted Simplicity

Buffalo Plaid Kitchen Towel

Free

The button at one corner of this pretty towel allows you to fold the towel over an oven door handle and button it to stay there.

Get this plaid towel pattern here.

White and blue houndstooth crochet potholder on a light colored wooden surface with decorative flowers, scissors, and a crochet hook.

My Crochet Space

Double thick crochet potholder

Free

Crochet two squares with the pretty houndstooth pattern and stitch them together around the edges to make this pretty double thick potholder. The edging also adds a hanging loop at one corner.

Get the pot holder pattern here.

Colorful striped crochet placemats on a wooden surface with a glass.

Concrete Gems

Reversible Rainbow Placemats

Free

The Reversible Rainbow Placemats pattern lets you transform leftover skeins into a vibrant set of placemats.

Get this colorful placemat pattern here.

Three smock stitch, or honeycomb stitch squares in different colors on a white surface with decorative flowers, matching skeins of yarn, and a crochet hook.

My Crochet Space

Honeycomb Crochet Coasters

Free

The beautiful stitch pattern used here is called honeycomb or smock stitch. The coaster pattern includes a helpful stitch tutorial, so this is a great way to learn and try out a new stitch pattern.

Get the coaster pattern here.

Accessories crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn

Woman standing in the fall woods wearing a powder blue crochet scarf over a navy blue long-sleeved t-shirt. Text on the image reads: Banana Moon Studio.

Banana Moon Studio

Sayre Scarf

Free

This unisex scarf begins with a panel of box stitch and then is edged on both sides. It has an elegant look that will be a beautiful gift for your refined friends and family.

Get the free crochet pattern here.

Hooked on Patterns

Laticia Slouchy Socks

Paid

Comfy slouchy socks in three sizes to fit shoe sizes 5-10. You could also use scrap yarn to make some fun stripes in these socks!

Get the sock crochet pattern here.

Dark blue crochet cowl in a chevron stitch lays on a white fur surface with decorative items.

Two Brothers Blankets

Chevy Cowl

Free

A chevron stitch variation is used to stitch this pretty cowl, which would be a perfect accessory for a casual weekend outfit.

Get the cowl crochet pattern here.

Pink lace crochet wrap with a white border. It is draped over a mannequin in front of a brick wall.

Simply Melanie Jane

Morning Glow Wrap

Free

This rectangle wrap offers openwork stitches to create an airy texture, perfect for draping elegantly over the shoulders or wrapping around the body with a gentle embrace.

Get this elegant wrap pattern here.

Pale pink granny stitch hair kerchief with a scalloped border. Shown around the head of a mannequin.

Zamiguz

Easy Triangle Bandana

Free

This beginner level granny stitch crochet bandana pattern was created with Lion Brand Coboo DK yarn and a 3.5 mm (E) hook. This makes such a nice accessory for summer!

Get this pretty hair kerchief pattern here.

Trapezoidal crochet shawl in stripes of pale yellow and bright green. A woman with her back turned is holding the shawl up behind her.

Creations By Courtney

X-capade Trapezoid Shawl

Free

This pretty shawl uses two colors of hand dyed yarn in stripes. The lace stitch is elegant and beautiful!

Get the shawl pattern here.

The Loopy Lamb

The Vendbar Tote Bag

Free

this easy bag uses basic stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and treble. It’s about 14 inches tall not including the handles and 14.75 inches wide when finished.

Get this tote bag pattern here.

A woman stands in a room. She wears a teal shirt under a mustard colored cardigan and wears a crochet cowl in orange.

Creations By Courtney

Leafing Summer Crochet Cowl

Free

This unique cowl features textured leaves that are raised above the surface of the cowl. They are hard to spot in the picture above, but you should definitely check out the pattern so that you can see the leaves for yourself!

Get this crochet cowl pattern here.

Lovable Loops

Lightweight crochet beanie pattern

Free

This pretty hat includes three sizes for toddlers, children, and adults. It’s a basic double crochet beanie in striping yarn.

Get this classic crochet hat pattern here.

A woman stands on a bridge and holds up a crochet shawl in stripes of pale and dark green.

Simply Hooked by Janet

Time to Flourish Shawl

Free

You’ll need about 700 yards to make this shawl. This shawl has great drape and is easy to wear in several different ways.

Get this pretty shawl pattern here.

Crochet infinity scarf looped twice around a hanger laying flat on a wooden surface. The scarf has a mixture of shades of purple and teal.

Made by Gootie

Sea Breeze Infinity Scarf

Free

Use a striping yarn that you love for this infinity scarf that uses puff stitches, post stitches, and more and you’ll have a pretty, cozy accessory that you’ll love!

Get this infinity scarf crochet pattern here.

Crochet scarf in a pretty textured stitch made in a striping yarn that includes yellow, teal, red, and gray. It sits on a white rope basket on a wooden surface with a decorative plant. Text on the image reads; The Crochet Village.

The Crochet Village

The Tamara Scarf

Free

Use striping yarn and the uniquely, textured wave stitch to crochet this scarf. The pattern also includes an optional macrame edging.

Get this wave stitch scarf pattern here.

Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Lacy summer scarf

Free

Crocheted with a shell stitch variation, this classic scarf is a great choice for gifting and donating, as well as for yourself.

Get this crochet scarf pattern here.

Crochet granny stitch wrap in stripes of medium purple, green, light purple, and white. The stripes are on the bias and meet in the middle in V shapes. A woman holds up the wrap and stands outside in fallen leaves.

Simply Hooked by Janet

Hello Harmony Shawl

Free

This is a rectangle granny stitch shawl with diagonal stripes. The stripes start with triangles in the center and then become stripes once the max width of the wrap has been reached.

Get this granny stitch wrap here.

A woman standing outside wearing a gray crochet shawl over a purple print dress. She has a starfish in her dark hair. Text on the image reads: Salty Pearl Crochet.

The Salty Pearl

Mermaid Tears Shawl

Free

This free shawl pattern is crocheted in shells and V stitches from the wide edge down in a simple, two row repeat that gets faster with every row. Even better ? Each row includes its own edging- so no need to guesstimate how much yarn you’ll need to leave over.

Get this pretty shawl pattern here.

Pink moss stitch crochet hair kerchief with a white strip just before the border. It is tied around a person's head over their hair.

Simply Hooked by Janet

Quick crochet bandana hair scarf

free

This cute bandana hair scarf uses the popular moss stitch. The free crochet pattern with 3 weight yarn includes tips for modifying size

Get the bandana pattern here.

The Loopy Lamb

South Hampton Shawl

Free

This granny stitch shawl begins with a V in the center instead of a straight edge. This means that there is less bulk around your neck when you wear it. Great for warmer climates!

Get this granny stitch shawl pattern here.

Two crochet hats with patterns of honeycomb cables over them and ribbed bands at the bottom. Each is topped with a faux fur pom. Text on the image reads: RaffamusaDesigns.com.

Raffamusa Designs

Honeycomb Beanie

Free

With three sizes for teens and adults, this hat pattern will be great for your family, for gifting, and for donating. It uses a honeycomb textured stitch made with post stitches, which you can learn how to do here.

Get this honeycomb stitch hat pattern here.

A woman stands against a white wall with a table and decorative plant next to her. The woman wears a white shirt and blue jeans with a blush colored crochet lace wrap.

Made by Gootie

In Bloom Ruana

Free

This crochet pattern with 3 weight yarn makes an excellent summer shawl. In the pattern, the designer shows you several options for how to wear it.

Get the summer shawl pattern here.

Crochet shrug in pale blue, medium blue, and burnt orange worn by a gils in a yellow dress. There are flowers on the sleeve of the shrug.

Start Crochet

The Ballerina Scarfigan

Free

This unique crochet pattern is a ballet shrug with fitted cuffs around the forearms. The designer also suggests taking your arms out of sleeves and using it as a scarf.

Get this versatile crochet pattern here.

A woman stands in the woods wearing a red crochet wrap over a long sleeved gray shirt.

Mason Jar Yarn Designs

The Romance Wrap

Free

Crochet your own love story and fall in love with The Romance Wrap, a beginner-friendly textured crochet wrap featuring the gorgeous herringbone half double crochet stitch and one-of-a-kind hand-dyed yarn! This wrap is the perfect accessory for a fancy dinner party or a date night!

Get this romantic pattern here.

A woman stands in front of a house and flower beds wearing a crochet scarf in stripes of yellow, white, blue, and aqua over a crochet top and blue pants.

Pam’s Cozy Corner

Wide lace scarf

Paid

Stitched with what looks like Arcade Stitch, this pretty piece made with striping yarn doubles as a scarf or a wrap.

Get this scarf crochet pattern here.

Striped crochet wrap in pink, blue, green, and yellow draped over a mannequin in front of a white wall.

Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Joy Wrap

Free

It’s no wonder why the designer named this pattern “Joy!” The bright colors are a great way to wrap yourself up in happiness.

Get this joyful crochet pattern here.

Tops crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn

Crochet short sleeve top on a mannequin with white jeans. The blue crochet op has a mesh panel at the top and solid stitching below.

Hooked on Patterns

Aviva Summer Top

free

This pretty crochet top is an easy, casual tee in sizes S to 3X. The pattern is free and would be perfect for late summer and early fall!

Get this tee crochet pattern here

Crochet lace top over a blue top worn by a woman standing outside in front of a hedge.

Pam’s Cozy Corner

Morning Glory Spring Top

Free

This easy lace top looks to be constructed out of two crochet rectangles seamed together down center front and back. You’ll love this top for summer over a tank, camisole, or sundress.

Get this summer crochet pattern here.

The Loopy Lamb

Evelyn Cardigan baby sweater

This cute crochet cardigan would make an adorable baby gift! The 3 month size pattern is free on the designer’s website. The paid version includes 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 month sizes.

Get this adorable baby pattern here.

A woman stands in the woods wearing a gray crochet blanket shrug over a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Mason Jar Yarn Designs

The Rainclouds Shrug

Free

The Rainclouds Shrug is an easy-to-crochet lightweight shrug that is the perfect garment for transitioning into spring with its relaxed and comfortable fit and short cuffed sleeves. This beginner-friendly cocoon shrug is made from a rectangle and is simple in construction!

Get this cozy shrug pattern here.

A woman stands in a garden wearing a crop top and blue jeans with a blush colored lace cardigan with pockets.

A Crocheted Simplicity

Crochet Summer Cardigan

Free

This cardigan is the epitome of casual comfort! It features a drop shoulder sleeve construction, pockets, drape, and pretty lace with ribbed edges. Includes sizes XS to 5X.

Get this casual cardigan pattern here.

Hooked on Patterns

Kamila Fitted Cardigan

Paid

This cardigan, in contrast to the last project, is a dressy cardigan that is going to be beautiful in your dressy occasions. It uses cotton yarn in 3 weight and includes sizes S to 3X. Variations for sleeve length and cardigan length included.

Get this elegant crochet pattern here.

A woman stands outside wearing a crochet lace top over brown shorts.

The Crochet Village

Charlotte Sweater

Paid

Lacy, and feminine long-sleeve top that is breathable and comfortable for all-day wear. This pattern works up quickly and is perfect for intermediate crocheters or advanced beginners seeking to challenge themselves with new stitches and techniques.
Sizes XS to 5X, pretty lace top.

Get this beautiful lace pattern here.

A woman stands outside in front of a white building. She wears a pink crochet cardigan with panels of lace and solid stitching. It has loose, long sleeves, pockets, and ribbed hem.

Make and Do Crew

Drapey crochet cardigan made from hexagons

Free pattern and video

You can’t beat the drape of this comfy, lightweight hexagon sweater and you’ll enjoy trying it on as you go. (Because it’s easy to check the fit as you crochet, you’ll be sure to love your finished cardi!)

Get this pretty cardigan pattern here.

Hooked on Patterns

Leora Summer Top

Paid

With this versatile mesh top, you can wear the opening to the front or the back, or add buttons to close the opening.

Get this summer crochet pattern here

A woman stands on a rocky beach wearing a granny stitch crochet top that alternates wide stripes of white and narrow stripes of variegated peach and blue. She also wears ribbed jean shorts.

A Crocheted Simplicity

Easy crochet granny stitch top

Free

This cute top will be easy to stitch! There appears to be no shaping needed. You’ll stitch the granny stitch top and add borders around hem, neck, and sleeve edges. Sizes XS to 5X.

Get this granny stitch top here.

Crochet box stitch loose fit top with a deep v in the back neckline. It's modeled by a woman wearing a hat and a coral colored skirt.

Make and Do Crew

Rectangle Crochet Tee

Free pattern and video

If you can crochet a rectangle, you can make this breezy summer tee! The detailed video tutorial walks you through each simple step. Free pattern in sizes XS – 5X.

Get this casual, loose top pattern here.

Hooked on Patterns

Adina 2 Way Vest

Paid

This top crochet pattern with 3 weight yarn includes sizes S to XL. It can be worn with the opening to the front or back. It’s made with Egyptian cotton yarn.

Get this pretty lace top pattern here

A Crocheted Simplicity

Honeycomb Mesh Top

Free

You’ll love this fashionable mesh top for summer! The pattern includes sizes XS to 5X.

Get this mesh top pattern here.

Hooked on Patterns

Anysia Summer Mix and Match Top, Tunic, or Beach Cover

Paid

Versatile crochet pattern with options! Make it short for a crop top, standard length top, tunic, or beach cover. Make it sleeveless, short sleeves, long straight sleeves, or long flared sleeves.

Get this summer top crochet pattern here.

Crochet vest in herringbone stitch over a white top on a mannequin along with a beaded necklace.

Make It Crochet

Belle Vest

Free

Sizes S to 3X. A classic layer to add to your capsule wardrobe. Try this unique stitch pattern to make a beautiful button front vest. Since it’s worked in one piece, there is minimal seaming, only at the shoulders.

Get this classic vest crochet pattern here.

Dark green crochet halter neck tank with rows of alternating lace and solid stitching worn by a woman standing in a room.

Two Brothers Blankets

Radiance Tank

Free

Alternate rows of lace and solid stitching to make this cute halter neck tank to add to your summer wardrobe!

Get this tank pattern here.

Other crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn

Crochet baby rattles two look like a butterfly and a bee. Each rattle has a striped handle, a head with embroidered face, antennae and wings. Text on the image reads: Raffamusadesigns.com.

Raffamusa Designs

Butterfly and Bee Baby Rattles

Free

What an adorable baby toy! Switch up the colors to personalize it for your baby. Each rattle uses a 24mm rattle ball that can be purchased on Amazon.

Get this adorable crochet pattern here.

Crochet zipper pouch made of granny squares in white, aqua, and light gray lays on a whicker mat with a brass crescent moon piece and two matching balls of yarn. Text on the image reads: Banana Moon Studio.

Banana Moon Studio

Zena Zipper Pouch

Free

This little zippered pouch uses four small granny squares, a cotton lining, and a zipper to make a bag that is perfect for holding crochet hooks, pencils, and more.

Get the free crochet pattern here.

Two crochet bookmarks, one blue and one white, each with a pretty snowflake at one end and a long chain to mark the page of the book. Text on the image reads: Golden Lucy Crafts.

Golden Lucy Crafts

Snowflake Bookmark

Free

This quick finish crochet pattern is great for gifting and for using up scrap yarn! Your favorite reader will love this delicate bookmark.

Get this snowflake pattern here.

Two small crochet parrots lying on a blue surface with a branch behind them to look like they are sitting on the branch.

Chai Coffee Crochet

Quick and easy small crochet bird

Free

This tiny little bird makes a great keychain, ornament, backpack charm, quick gift, or market item. I also thought of how we recently went on a cruise and found that someone was hiding little rubber ducks around the ship for others to find. Maybe these little birds could be a fun way to surprise others in the same way.

Get this little crochet bird pattern here.

And that is all of them. Whew!

Did you find a few (or a lot!) of crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn that you love here? I hope so! But there are so many more! You can find all of the patterns that I have on my website using light weight yarn here. If you are still looking for more, I highly recommend the pattern database on Ravelry. You can filter your search results by many characteristics, one of which is yarn weight, so this is a great way to search for crochet patterns with 3 weight yarn.

Once you’ve finished browsing patterns, I hope you’ll share your latest project with me on Instagram, or join my friendly Facebook group and share it there!

Happy crocheting!