Not laughing at you.. I have had the same problem only I bougth the kits for a rainy day so didn't discover no patterns until much much later ! My LQS sells lots of these "kits" but they are labeled pattern not included. So like you I learned the hard way read front and back of the packages to see what or if anything else is needed, such as the book. I can understand why they don't include the book becuase it would raise the price so much more. I am surprised that your LQS wasn't more understanding :oops:
Sharon