Hey Sandy no problem. You should give it a try. Practice with waxed wipping twine and a broom handle. Heres some pics of the basic process as I was taught.
Tape the tag end of the thread to the blank pointrd in the direction you want to wrap
Make a few wraps over the tag end, remove the tape and trim the excess thread
Tape the guide to the blank and continue the wrap half way onto the guide foot
Remove the tape and place a seperate loop of thread under the last wrap
Continue the wrap to the end of the foot.
Cut the thread leaving about 4" and insert that through the loop
Pull the thread back under the wrap with the loop and trim the excess.
Thats the basics for all wraps. I like an under wrap of contrasting color. Size A thread for light rods and D for heavy. A paper clip is useful in pushing the threads together to keep the tight appearance. Use a color-fast thread so the colors wont bleed or use color preserver on regular thread. I use flex coat epoxy products. Theres a book called "Thread Art" that gives some great step by step directions for the fancy details. A real tackle shop should have everything you need plus you can see what your really getting; not the case with some of the internet supplier. Have fun..