The best replacement for knit is crochet.

The best alternatives to knit are rated as following:
★★★★★  crochet
★★★★  woven
★★★  purl
★★  woven fabric
★  knitted
★  pearl
★  purl stitch
★  crochet blanket
★  weave
  sew
  crochet patterns
  circular knit
  double knit
  interlock knit
  flannel

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Speaking about knit, one probably shouldn't forget about serger.

Other search terms related to knit and their ratings are:
★★★★★ serger
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