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The Art of Hat Blocking by Hoyle Hat Co. | Handmade Hats in Seattle
Learn how master hatmaker Michael Patrick Hoyle shapes luxury felt hats from raw form to finished crown using old-world blocking techniques. Step inside our Seattle atelier.
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Patent: Hoyle Curl No.3: A Hatmaker’s Tribute to Sound
Hoyle Curl No.3: A Hatmaker’s Tribute to Sound At Hoyle Hat Co., innovation meets tradition. Introducing the Hoyle Curl No.3, an original embellishment technique that transforms vintage guitar str...
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Inside the Studio: How Master Hatmaker Michael Patrick Hoyle Crafts Seattle’s Finest Handmade Hats
Step into the world of Michael Patrick Hoyle, master hatmaker and founder of Hoyle Hat Co. in downtown Seattle. Learn the tools, steps, and secrets behind crafting custom, handmade hats. Visit Hoyl...
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Seattle Farms, Folk, and Family: A Night to Remember with Gregory Alan Isakov at Remlinger Farms
Seattle Music Scene is topped by Seattles Handmade Hat Shop Hoyle Hat - The Seattle Hat Shop Hashtags:#GregoryAlanIsakov #RemlingerFarms #SummerTour2025 #StarlingFarm #HoyleHatCo #TheSeattleHatShop...
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Petersham vs. Grosgrain: The Milliner’s Ribbon Showdown
Petersham vs. Grosgrain: The Milliner’s Ribbon Showdown By Michael P Hoyle, Hoyle Hat Co. – Seattle’s Downtown Hat Shop When it comes to fine hats, every detail matters. The felt, the block, the br...
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Felt or Straw? The Best Summer Hats You Should Be Wearing in 2025
Can You Wear Felt Hats During Spring and Summer? The Answer Isn’t What You Think By Michael Patrick Hoyle, Founder of Hoyle Hat Co. There’s a quiet rule people seem to whisper around when the sun c...
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