Crochet Hook 5 mm (H-8)

This is the Easy Crochet archive for free crochet patterns using the size H crochet hook/8 hook size. The H-8 hook size is also known as the 5 mm metric and UK 6 hook. We recommend using the H hook with Light #3 or Fine #2 weight yarn.

The H-8 / 5 mm / UK 6 hook is the perfect size for creating anything from crocheted dishtowels to easy baby blankets to cozy scarves.

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Free Crochet Patterns using 5 mm (H-8) Crochet Hooks

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types and brands, but all use the 5 mm (H-8) sized crochet hook.

Free Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Gray,
Free Bee Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Bee Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, White, Yellow,
Free Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Bat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, Purple,
Into The Wild Blanket Pattern

Into The Wild Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Shelby The Snail Blanket Pattern

Shelby The Snail Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Cute Alpaca Amigurumi

Cute Alpaca Amigurumi

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 5 – Bulky, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 3.5 mm (E-4), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Brown, Neutral, Pink,
Free Pig Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Pig Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, Pink,
Casper the Dog – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Casper the Dog – Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Brown, Neutral, Orange, White,
Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt

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,
Rose Frost Throw

Rose Frost Throw

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Pink,
Crochet Bikini Top

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,
Bright Bobble Blanket

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,
Textured Bobble Throw

Textured Bobble Throw

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Pink,
Deidra Sweater

Deidra Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Pink,
Ebun Cowl

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,
Minty Al Fresco Dining Set

Minty Al Fresco Dining Set

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
  • Color: Blue, Yellow,
Beginner Crochet Poncho Wrap Pattern

Beginner Crochet Poncho Wrap Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: Unforgettable,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
Pom Pom Egg Warmer Cozy

Pom Pom Egg Warmer Cozy

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Neutral,
Sheep Egg Warmer Pattern

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,
Ice Queen Cowl

Ice Queen Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch,
  • Color: Blue,
Egg Warmer Cozy Pattern

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,
Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern

Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: Pound of Love, Super Saver,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Spiked Sedge Stitch

Spiked Sedge Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Brown,
Crochet Easy Washcloth

Crochet Easy Washcloth

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
  • Yarn Name: Dishie,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Green, White,
Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)

Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Braided Extended Half Double Crochet

Braided Extended Half Double Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Gray,
Crochet Coaster and Bow

Crochet Coaster and Bow

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Crunch Stitch Crochet

Crunch Stitch Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Brown,
Ebun Hat

Ebun Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral, Pink,
Crossbody Bag

Crossbody Bag

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: For The Home Cording,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, White,
Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat

Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Crochet Twisted Headband

Crochet Twisted Headband

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Color: Pink, White,
Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Gray,
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,
Crochet Bar Stitch

Crochet Bar Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Brown,
Almond Stitch Crochet

Almond Stitch Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Brown,
Elongated Single Crochet Stitch

Elongated Single Crochet Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Herringbone Dickie Cowl

Herringbone Dickie Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
  • Color: Pink,
Christmas Pine Crochet Washcloths

Christmas Pine Crochet Washcloths

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Yarnspirations,
  • Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream, Pima Cotton,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Crochet Infinity Scarf

Crochet Infinity Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Gray, Variegated, White,
Crocheting In A Spiral

Crocheting In A Spiral

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Pink,
The Kimberly Scarf

The Kimberly Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral,
Crochet Double Waffle Stitch

Crochet Double Waffle Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Gray,
Simple Pot Scrubber

Simple Pot Scrubber

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Stitch Soak Scrub,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,


Common Questions About 5 mm (H-8)

Here we answer some common questions about 5 mm (H-8).

What letter size is a 5mm crochet hook?

Answer: In US terms, the 5mm crochet hook is also known as H-8.

What size yarn do you use with a 5mm crochet hook?

Answer: You should use light (weight #3) or fine (weight #2) weight yarn with a 5mm crochet hook.