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.

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.

  • Weekend Granny Square

    Weekend Granny Square

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, Orange, Pink, Purple,
  • Sami Washcloth

    Sami Washcloth

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Free Duck Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Free Duck 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, Green, Orange, White, Yellow,
  • #1 Bobble Blanket

    #1 Bobble Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
    • Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Abi Washcloth

    Abi Washcloth

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
    • Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Yellow,
  • Yasmin Crochet Heart Coaster

    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,
  • Free Crochet Bunny Amigurumi Keychain

    Free Crochet Bunny Amigurumi Keychain

    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, Pink,
  • The Lola Easy Oversized Crochet Pullover Sweater

    The Lola Easy Oversized Crochet Pullover Sweater

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Heartland,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Green,
  • Bubbles the Octopus

    Bubbles the Octopus

    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: Blue, Orange,
  • Crochet Granny Diamond Beanie

    Crochet Granny Diamond Beanie

    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 Two Together, Slip Stitch,
  • Blue Lagoon Hat

    Blue Lagoon Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Puff,
    • Color: Blue, White,
  • Abi Baby Blanket

    Abi Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Brown,
  • Japandi Lace Shawl

    Japandi Lace Shawl

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch,
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Free Hedgehog Amigurumi

    Free Hedgehog Amigurumi

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Black, Brown, Neutral,
  • Free Love Elephant Amigurumi

    Free Love Elephant Amigurumi

    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: Pink, Red, White,
  • Free Halloween Pumpkin

    Free Halloween Pumpkin

    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: Black, Green, Orange,
  • Axl the Fox Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Axl the Fox 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: Black, Orange, White,
  • Squirrel Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

    Squirrel 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: Black, Brown, Neutral,
  • 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,