Around the standing part:
Under itself, forming a bight out of which the standing part comes. Repeat this for the second half-hitch, using standing part in place of pole.
5. Clove-Hitch
The purpose of a Clove-hitch, which is also called the Builders' Knot, is to make fast an end of rope, generally to a post or tree. This knot holds securely and does not slip laterally. It is of value when tethering an animal or tying a boat. It can be used for fastening an awning rope, tent ropes, for tying on splints or fastening the end of a bandage when it is used to confine a delirious person.
A fence or guard-line can be made where trees or posts are available by tying the end of the rope by means of a Half-hitch to the first tree, and then using a Clove-hitch on the other trees or posts.
To tie the Clove-hitch:
Take the end in the right hand;
Pass it around the post;
Over the standing part;