Rosary Making

What are the parts of a rosary?

A rosary is made up of a crucifix, a centerpiece, 6 Our Father beads, 53 Hail Mary beads, 14 pre-cut chain links, 59 eyepins, and 4 jump rings.

What are the 10 beads in the rosary called?

There are five groups of 10 beads in the rosary that are referred to as "decades" of the rosary.

What are the mysteries of the rosary?

There are 4 groups of 5 mysteries of the rosary: Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries, Luminous Mysteries. The mysteries of the rosary help us to reflect on important events in Christ's life as we pray. It is recommended to pray the Joyful Mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday, the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday, and the Luminous Mysteries on Thurday.

You’ve finally decided to start making rosaries… Congratulations! Rosary making is very fulfilling because you are crafting something that matters. You are creating beautiful spiritual tools to help people pray and grow in faith - that’s pretty cool.

That being said, it can be kind of overwhelming deciding on where to begin. Where do I buy rosary beads? How much are rosary making supplies? What size rosary parts do I need? How do I even make a rosary? 

If you have lots of questions like these - don’t stress! We’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know to jump start your rosary making journey.

What Do I Need to Make a Rosary?

Well… that depends. First, you need to decide if you want to make a chain link rosary or a knotted cord rosary. These are two of the most popular types (and a great place to start if you’re new)! Here are some examples to help you visualize the difference: