I do quite a bit of Looker hooking from time to time. While the outside rows where the rug backing is folded can be slow and hard on your hands, I find after the initial start it is easy and quick. And I love using up some of those scraps! I have never tried a round rug and do not think the process would work for a round rug. I know many sites call for string to be used as a connecter but I had lots of crochet cotton and used that successfully. Since it not terribly expense to try why not give it go? You may you enjoy it.