The spell is broken

I learned to knit about 13 years ago, did it on and off and took it up again more seriously about 5 or six years ago. But my progress was pretty stagnant. I barely dipped my toes into colour work and I've been TERRIFIED of cableknit. Especially written pattern ones. But for this headband I wanted to make for my sister in law I finally gave it a try. WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME IT'S THAT EASY?!?! I feel like Pandora's box just opened but in a good way. I'm so proud of myself but also baffled that it took my 13 years to try