Step 1

Untie the knot at the end then remove the washer and handle.

Step 2

Once you know how much shorter you would like your rope to be (for example 5 inches), remove that many beads (one bead per inch) from your rope.

Step 3

Reapply the handle and washer. Before you tie the knot, push all the beads to one end and make sure there’s roughly 6 inches between the last bead and that handle, and then retie the knot.

Step 4

When you’re happy with the new size, cut the end of the cord and use a lighter to singe it so it doesn’t fray.