The Gentle Breeze Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up with DK-weight merino wool. The design features a combination of ribbing and simple cables. The pattern is an 8-round repeat. The hat is very stretchy.

The folded brim is knit in 2×2 rib.

The crown decreases are done in the last 7 rounds, and the top of the hat has a gathered look, and it stands up from the head a bit.