I haven't knitted or crocheted any Disney patterns, yet. The idea has nestled in the back of my mind though.
I mainly knit, but I also crochet. Mom taught me both when I was young, so I've been doing both for years. Between what I learned from Mom, what I learn at the local yarn stores and what I find on Ravelry and the 'Net, I've plowed my way through many a hat, sock, scarf, shawl and the occasional afghan. I can knit with 4 or 5 double pointed needles without fear. Cables and lace don't intimidate me as I just go through them one stitch at a time, counting stitches at the end of each row to make sure I didn't drop one or make an extra one. Just don't ask me to talk and knit lace at the same time.
An expert though, I am most certainly not!
Sweaters are my Waterloo! My sweater attempts have, so far, been a complete disaster. This year's must do project is a shrug, which to me is a little less intimidating than a whole sweater. It does have the dreaded sleeves though.
Sewmess, I'd love to see your Mickey cable chart when you get it done. I'll be happy to test it for you.
And I agree with krb2g. I learn best by continuing to knit and crochet different patterns. I've been known to frog (rip out stitches) an entire sock because I really goofed it up at the beginning and didn't notice until almost too late and start knitting it all over again.
What is your current project? I'm knitting a lacy shawl. It's much easier than you think. I'll post a WIP photo later.