The best replacement for crochet is knit.

The best alternatives to crochet are rated as following:
★★★★★  knit
★★★  knitting
★★★  knit which is easier
★★  knit blanket
★★  crocheted
★  lace
★  sew in
★  knitting faster
★  knit easier
★  tree braids
★  knit baby blanket
★  crochet to knitting
★  knitting a blanket
★  knit ruffle scarf
★  double crochet
  knitted
  half double crochet
  tat
  knit sashay scarf
  macrame
  tatting
  chain stitch
  tree braiding
  knit easier to learn
  tunisian
  knit baby blankets

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Speaking about crochet, one probably shouldn't forget about turning.

Other search terms related to crochet and their ratings are:
★★★★★ turning
★★ sashay
★★ chain stitch
★★ foundation chain
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