The best replacement for knitting is crochet.

The best alternatives to knitting are rated as following:
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★★★  crocheting
★★★  weaving
★★  purling
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★  sewing
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★  loom
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  quilting
  fair isle
  knitted lace

Your alternative for knitting is not listed? Suggest!
Speaking about knitting, one probably shouldn't forget about cable needle.

Other search terms related to knitting and their ratings are:
★★★★★ cable needle
★★★ patterns
★★★ ribbon yarn
★★★ yarn
★★ pattern
★ purling
★ sashay
★ sashay yarn
You have in mind a companion for knitting and it is not yet here? Propose!



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