Alternatives to knobs for kitchen cabinets?
Using a “hook-type” cabinet knob 
Like this: https://www.build.com/top-knobs-tk500-cabinet-pull/s973468

seems like a “red-neck” way to solve this issue. 

Taking the time (and effort) to drill a hole through the cabinet door, finding longer screws at a hardware store and installing each knob seems much better. 

Like one of these: https://www.houzz.com/photos/cabinet-and-drawer-knobs/

Or you could install a surface mount pull like this 
No need to drill through the door or drawer just  drill a small pilot hole and use 1/2-3/4 inch screws that usually come with the pulls .