Puppies and Paws is a TITR (Tunisian in the Round) crochet blanket, constructed centre out in one piece with a variety of puppy graphics, a multitude of paw prints and strategic colour changes. I used the colour “Oatmeal” for the forward pass, “Honey”, “Topaz” and “Masala” for the return pass. I added surface slip stitch crochet puppy collars for an extra pop of colour. I have stitched and donated a wide variety of animal themed blankets to local rescues for fundraising. TITR techniques using double-ended hooks are an absolute game changer. It is the best technique in crochet for lettering, graphics and mosaic designs with no yarn stranding or carries. You will learn how start a TITR square, read colour coded stitch charts (trust me, much easier than following round by round written instructions). I have included many hints on how to avoid yarn tangles, fix mistakes (it happens) and will guide you to success. I’ve been exploring TITR (Tunisian in the Round) for more than 7 years, created the method for charting designs, introduced the idea of using a smaller hook for the return pass to correct tension differences, and literally wrote the first book on TITR “Learn Tunisian Crochet in Round” published by Annies in 2021. Completing more than 300 projects (blankets, hats, cowls, ponchos, stockings, mittens) has been a continuous learning, and refining techniques process. I’ve taught hundreds of ultimately successful students, some beginners to Tunisian crochet, and received rave reviews, most recently at the PEI Fibre Festival. I learn something every time I teach.