I liked my soup bowl cozy, but I really hated when I burned my fingers on a hot dinner plate and I couldn’t find a pattern for them, so I made a few before I liked this one and now my friends and family all want them too :) It cradles the plate just enough so that it doesn’ slip off by using the opposite corners when lifting the hot plate. These must be made with 100% cotton ONLY. Enjoy :) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your purchase :)