You should check out Tunisian crochet- it looks similar to knit, but is done with a hook. It's not quite as stretchy as knit fabric, but you can make beautiful fair isle patterns with the technique. My sister just made me a fair isle Tunisian cardigan; I can't wait for cooler weather so I can...
I love to create- knitting is the hobby that uses up all of my free time that isn't spent gardening and tending to the animals (and family). I found this group through somebody who loved one of my chicken-themed knitting patterns...