Crafty bear .... Keep it simple stupid (kiss)... LOL!
I would say don't give the rug a bull's eye in the center, you will never be happy with it.
Use the nice wool if you can so it lasts many years. And if you can, buy a sewing bird to hold it while you are working on it. It saves your strength for the braiding.
Oh sites? I would google it and see what comes up. The video site, is that facebook? No I found it Utube!