This brilliant new book Spinning 101  by Tom Knisely runs through step by step from fleece to yarn with Wheel or Spindle.
 
Welcome to Tom Knisely's beginner spinning class!  Come on in, and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand-spun yarn.  Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this knowledge in his easy-to-understand manner, illustrated with photographs to guide you through each of the steps.
 
From how to choose a spinning wheel and how to set it up and keep it running smoothly to how to select and prepare your fiber, how to spin your first yarn (and the various options for doing so), and how to ply ans finish, Tom explains it all in simple terms and with helpful visuals.  Because Tom has taught so many classes of spinners, he knows all the common pitfalls and addresses them with his troubleshooting tips.
 
Softback book