I think a quilt "kit" should include a pattern - otherwise it should be a "bundle" or something.
What's a "kit" without the kaboodle? ;)
But I will say that this is a WONDERFUL book and well worth the cost - you may find a LOT of patterns in the book that you want to make. I did and I don't even save my scraps!
I would skip the kit and buy the book. Really - it's that good. :)