Build a Baggywrinkle at South Street Seaport Museum

Join the Seaport Museum for an all-ages activity where you get to learn about the common ships’ tool known as a baggywrinkle––a soft covering used to protect sails from damage. You’ll get to see a real example from one of the Seaport Museum’s historic ships, and then learn how to make one!

Traditionally, baggywrinkle is made from unraveled ropes, but throughout February, you can learn to make these important tools from scratch using colorful yarn. This fun craft can make for a unique maritime-inspired Valentine’s Day decoration or you can use whatever color you like!