Yes I have made one that is tied together by using a tool. It was easy to do and used a lot of strips. When I make more of these I need to work on my tension as the rug was a little wobbly in places. The rug is rectangular and was it ever fun to choose old fabric that I'd never use otherwise. Have fun with it. I ordered the tool and instructions from Nancys notions.

I have used a locker hook. When I first tried using the standard rug canvas - that white scratchy stuff, it was tough going and and found it to rough and my hands ached. Tried again with soft canvas (brown like 'tapestry' canvas) that I gently hand-washed and block dried to get rid of the sizing. It was softer and more pliable and certainly easier on the hands.

I have made many using a wooden frame and the instructions from the book Rugs from Rags by country threads. This does result in only being able to make one size of a rug. I have made over 30 rugs and all have been very well received. They are my go to wedding and housewarming gift.

I have also tried to make a toothbrush rug but didn't get the hang of it.

I crocheted my rag rugs with a huge crochet hook. Knotted the ends and kept going. They last for years.

My Great Grandmother had crocheted rugs she had made, and I always wanted one; so I bought a couple at craft sales. They are very durable and so pretty beside beds with quilts on them. To make one is on my project list.

Look up Aunt Philly's rag rug, or toothbrush rug. I saw a demo and it looks easy.

Not knowing what I was doing, I used strips of sheets & crocheted an oval rug. I remember I had to increase stitches on the corners. It turned out so well, I made another & have used them for years in the basement. I should add, I can barely crochet.