Quote Originally Posted by Joe Lerch
As several guys have told you, with the wide hone you can do the entire edge at once by moving the blade straight down the stone with heel leading.

Since you're just starting out I also suggest you use two hands. Support the handle in one hand and use the index finger of that hand to move the blade. Use the index finger of the other hand to guide the blade and make sure that you that the tip isn't lifting. Don't press hard with those fingers justguide the blade and keep it in contact with the stone.

After you get some experience and can apply uniform pressure to the blade you can try other ways to hone. But the way I suggested should give you an even edge and will lead to success quickly.
Above in Joe's own words.