Have you heard of the Knook (pronounced 'nook')? It's a very clever hook/technique that allows you to form a fabric that looks like knitting by using a special crochet hook. While it's a very interesting idea, it requires learning new stitches (not crochet stitches or knit stitches), so isn't exactly a short cut for learning
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Knook (knitting with a crochet hook): is it worth learning? - Shiny Happy World
Everything You Need to Know About Knooking
Learn the Knit stitch using the Knook
How to Knook: Right Handed
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The Knook™ Tutorial for Right Handers - Knit with a Crochet Hook
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