Are You Ready to Roc?

Get spinning! Photo: Kate Larson.

Many spinners will celebrate Roc Day (or Rock Day or St. Distaff's Day) this weekend. It's a holiday that many modern spinners keep on their calendars. Some groups celebrate with large events, complete with vendors and workshops, while others spend a casual day together spinning (and eating).January 7th, traditionally observed as St. Distaff's Day, signified the end of the holiday season and a return to work (including spinning) following Christmas. For most modern spinners, our craft is not just work but also a source of joy and camaraderie—how lucky we are! To learn more about the holiday, check out Scottish author Robert Chambers' Book of Days, published in 1869.

Are you planning a St. Distaff's Day event? Share it with us! Send a few details and a photo to spinoff@longthreadmedia.com. Happy spinning!

First published January 6, 2016; updated December 31, 2019.