from steinway & sons forl. "teen kids news," i'm erika. [ classical music plays ] >> it's a hobby popular with celebs like dakota fanning, cameron diaz, julia roberts, and even russell crowe. and as emily reports, it's catching on with teens, as well. >> i'm here at lion brand yarn studio where i'll try my hand at a craft that dates back to ancient egypt. let's go inside. it's an explosion of color and an endless supply of inspiration. knitting is where the nimble put their needles and their creativity to the test. what are you working on today? >> today i'm working on a sweater. >> right now i'm working on leg warmers. >> a headband. >> knitting's not just for grandma anymore. >> and what i love about you teen knitters so much is -- is your imagination. i am -- i'm blown away by some of the projects i see you guys do. and the color combinations are sometimes things that i wouldn't think of, but they're fantastic. >> so, you have your yarn andic. you have your needles, and you want to make a slip knot, which yo

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from detroit, michigan, where one legendary rocker is dipping into his pocket to save a relic. paul mccartney was disappointed recently after learning he couldn't tickle the ivories on a historic piano. is 877 steinway no longer works. a huge motown fan, mccartney was moved to offer to fix the piano and he is having it pick up today to be restored. >>> i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> happy halloween, as we wake up today bone-chilling day. temperatures are at the freezing mark or below that. we have concerns about damaging cold. 29 in parkton. we look at the freeze warnings along eastern delaware and the eastern shore. this is the first bidder called -- bitter cold they have seen to start this season. >> thank you. up next, an arrest and armed robbery in baltimore county that led to one man opening fire on a suspect. >> a new poll and a new controversy. i am kate amara in washington. >> the corruption trial of ulysses currie is expected to go to the jury this week. >> many are breathing a sigh of relief after the ravens come- from-behind win against the cardinals. tra

from detroit, michigan, where one legendary rocker is dipping into his pocket to save a relic. paul mccartney was disappointed recently after learning he couldn't tickle the ivories on a historic piano. is 877 steinway no longer works. a huge motown fan, mccartney was moved to offer to fix the piano and he is having it pick up today to be restored. >>> i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >>> 4:28 is our time right now. we have 39 degrees here in the nation's capital. good morning to you. i'm joe krebs. >> and i'm eun yang. welcome to "news 4 today" for this monday, october 31st, 2011. >>> in prince william county today, the trial of an illegal immigrant accused of killing a nun in a drunk driving accident is set to begin. carlos martinelli montano is set to be tried. martinelli montano was drunk when he crashed into a vehicle carrying three nuns last year. one sister died. two others were seriously hurt. his hearing stems from two previous dui convictions. >>> today the lululemon trial resumes with prosecutors hoping to build on three days of emotional and sometimes graphic testimony. brittany norwood is accused of killing her coworke

from detroit, michigan, where one legendary rocker is dipping into his pocket to save a relic. paul mccartney was disappointed recently after learning he couldn't tickle the ivories on a historic piano. is 877 steinway no longer works. a huge motown fan, mccartney was moved to offer to fix the piano and he is having it pick up today to be restored. >>> i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >>> here is a story that proves dog really is man's best friend. even in death, lingling still guards her owner's home even a month after he died in a house fire. neighbors now feed her and her newborn pups through the window since she refuses to leave. >>> fantasy fest in florida is winding down sunday. and did the ten-day festival for people who like to dress up and those who like to cheer them on. the festival is a way to bring in tourists for the off season. >>> and for halloween in one alaskan town, the coast guard goes from protecting people to scaring them. a coast guard cutter called the haunted hickory is transformed from a boat into a haunted house. crew members dress up and decorate the ship in a halloween theme. the event is all in good fu