craftgrrl | fleece legwarmer and hat patterns?

I’ve decided that fleece legwarmers are the solution to survive the harsh frigidity rapidly approaching New England winter. Does anybody know of any non-knitting / crochet patterns for these? I’m thinking I can just buy some nifty looking fleece off of a bolt and sew the pieces cut according to whatever pattern together on a sewing machine. I think they’d make a nice first sewing project, but I’m a bit apprehensive abut them falling down and/or not fitting my lower legs (since there is a lot of variability between people in size).

I also want to make a really warm fleece hat (like, double layered). Just the kind that goes down over your head, and possibly with ear flaps. Nothing fancy.

Anyway, I’d appreciate any suggestions. Xo.