Where there's smoke...

There is certainly fire, at least up here. It seems like most of Northern California is on fire, and we're socked in with smoke. Today has been a milestone--I see some actual blue sky peeking out from between clouds and smoky haze for the first time in a week. The old lungs don't like this one bit, nosiree. I've been in full asthma mode, wheezing like crazy with any exertion as strong as watering plants. I guess it's a great summer for sitting and knitting!

The Weasley sweater has a sleeve started! Yay! The back and the front are done, shoulders joined, and stitches for one sleeve picked up, decreases in progress. This is a major accomplishment, trust me.

Yesterday, I made a bee. He's a very cute bee.

Now, the question is, "Is anybody out there?" I have no idea if anyone is reading this, but if so, I have a question.

My stepdaughter learned a cast-on method from her grandmother, years ago, and just remembered how to do it. I've looked in all my books, and I can't find a description of this anywhere. If anyone out there knows their cast-ons, I'd love to know and I'll post some photos of what she's doing.
Thanks!