I just checked and found a definition on GettingAirborne.com of what Pattern Flying is:

"Pattern" is a type of precision aerobatics where a pilot flies his plane through a series of pre-determined maneuvers. The maneuvers must be performed to exacting standards and the plane must stay within an imaginary "box" over the field.

Can anyone send me a link to a webpage that shows a pattern so I can try and practice it (on my sim for now, on a real plane when I get it and am good enough).

Thanks.