A wand for a blind assembly comprising (a) an elongated member, (b) a rotatable member located at or adjacent one end thereof, (c) guide member located at or adjacent another end thereof; and (d) a cord having a loop, wherein the loop passes from a position remote from the rotating member, engages the rotating member, passes about the guide member and returns to the remote position after reengagement of the rotating member, wherein the loop adjacent to or within the elongated member is retained between the rotating member and the guide to restrict movement of the loop perpendicularly of the elongated member, and wherein the loop remote from the rotating member is adapted to engage and rotate a drive member of a blind assembly.