Last year i had a full crock of super hot apple butter slip out of my left hand and i was burned really really bad over my hand and leg. Even though i cursed and blamed everything in sight, it wasn't the pot holder. I have a problem with not being able to grip with my left thumb. When i take hot items out of the oven i have to slide my hand under the pan because i cant trust my grip. Unfortunately, i cant do that with a crock pot. It would be handy to have something more grippy in my kitchen too.
There are silicone mats that are heat resistant and even silicone baking pans now. Is there something out there that can be cut and attached to one side of a pot holder maybe?