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.

The Home Girl Sweater

The Home Girl Sweater

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Color: Brown,

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,

London Phone Booth Scarf

London Phone Booth Scarf

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
Yarn Name: Super Saver,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Black, Red, White, Yellow,

Rainbow Splash Mosaic Blanket

Rainbow Splash Mosaic Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Variegated,

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,

Textured Puff Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
Color: Gray,

Richmond Boomerang Shawl

Richmond Boomerang Shawl

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
Yarn Name: Palette,
Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

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,

The Holiday Poncho Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet,
Color: Green,

Cookie and Cream Poncho Wrap

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Herringbone Double Crochet,
Color: Brown,

Easy Crochet Cloud Pattern

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, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Color: Blue, White,

How to Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SC BLO)

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
Color: Green,

Falling In Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern

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: Herringbone Half Double Crochet,
Color: Brown, Neutral,

The Finley Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern

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: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Easy Double Crochet Blanket for Beginners

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Green, White,

Tunisian Crochet Body Pillow Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Mandala,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
Color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Yellow,

Free Ombre Crochet Scarf Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue, Variegated,

Easy Crochet Fuzzy Scrunchie Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn, Terryspun,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium, Weight 5 – Bulky,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Free and Easy Crochet Bath Mat Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Terryspun,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Single Crochet,
Color: White,

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,

Crochet Beanie Hat with Pom Pom (Free Pattern)

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff,
Color: Yellow,

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

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,

Color Blocked Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Color Blocked Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Single Crochet,
Color: Blue, Orange,

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,

Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift

Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Bernat,
Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Green,

Rippling Easy Crochet Flower Pattern

Rippling Easy Crochet Flower Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue, Pink,

Simple Crochet Washcloth Pattern for Beginners

Simple Crochet Washcloth Pattern for Beginners

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral, Pink,

Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Easy Crochet Star Garland Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Yellow,

Free Pineapple Scrubby Yarn Crochet Pattern

Free Pineapple Scrubby Yarn Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
Yarn Name: Scrubby,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Yellow,

Crochet Shamrock (or Clover) Cozy Pattern for St. Patrick’s Day

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Green,

Crochet Blanket Afghan Square

Crochet Blanket Afghan Square

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Blue, Purple, White,

Simple Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Free Crochet Pineapple Pattern

Free Crochet Pineapple Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Yellow,

Free Crochet Doily Pattern & Video Tutorial

Free Crochet Doily Pattern & Video Tutorial

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral, White,

Free Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
Yarn Name: Impeccable,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch,
Color: Pink,

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,

Crochet Easter Bunny Washcloth Pattern

Crochet Easter Bunny Washcloth Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
Color: Purple,

Easy Tunisian Crochet Scarf Pattern

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: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
Color: Orange,

Crochet Headband Pattern Frozen Snowflakes

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Blue,

Easy Round Crochet Potholder Pattern

Easy Round Crochet Potholder Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Green, Neutral,

Open Lace Crochet Hat

Open Lace Crochet Hat

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,
Color: Gray,

Free Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Color: Neutral,

Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern

Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern

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, Single Crochet,
Color: Orange,

Crochet Mesh Button Scarf Pattern

Crochet Mesh Button Scarf Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 2. Easy,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,
Color: Green,

Basic and Simple Crochet Flower Pattern

Basic and Simple Crochet Flower Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,

Extra Long Summer Crochet Scarf Pattern

Extra Long Summer Crochet Scarf Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: 1. Basic,
Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
Stitches: Double Crochet,

5 mm (H-8) Crochet Hooks