The punch needle patttern contains the weavers' cloth with pre printed pattern and instructions. The punch needle kits contains weavers' cloth with pre printed pattern and instructions as well as more than enough Valdani thread to complete the project. If you're currently buying kits that use floss thread you owe it to yourself to try a kit made with Valdani thread. Spend more time punching and less time threading your punchneedle. You'll love it.