I work in a shop and we found many already had the pattern and only wanted the fabric kit. This happened so many times, we now do not include patterns with some of the kits. We do have a few kits that include patterns under special circumstances. As employees, we try very hard to make sure when someone buys a kit to ask if they have the pattern. I am sure, when we have been very busy, we may have missed asking. On a personal note: if I am purchasing a kit I feel it is my responsibility to ask what is included in the price. Is the pattern included, backing, etc. What am I paying for?