31 Free Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils for 2022

• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

There’s nothing like a light-filled jack-o’-lantern to put that finishing touch on your homemade Halloween decorations, and it’s much easier to create memorable designs when you start with a template.

Print the stencil you like, tape it on your hollowed-out pumpkin and “trace” the pattern’s lines by poking pinholes over them. Then pull the paper off, carve over the pinhole lines, and you’ll have a jack-o’-lantern ready for Halloween.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

For the artsiest pumpkin on the block, choose from the coolest pumpkin carving stencils. Try this pattern from Remodelando la Casa.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Ghosts may be scary, but pumpkin carving stencils don’t have to be! This calligraphy stencil from Style Me Pretty Living gives your pumpkin some flair. Need something to get your creative juices flowing?

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

When ghosts and ghouls cross your path, there’s only one thing you can say: Eeek! Style Me Pretty Living’s typographic template gives a cool touch to a chilling night.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Halloween is all about tricks and treats — emphasis on treats. This adorable pumpkin carving pattern (plus a full instructional video) from Lindsay Ann Bakes will add a sweet touch to any porch. Find out why we even carve pumpkins in the first place.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Here’s a pumpkin carving pattern your neighbors will LOL over: an emoticon-friendly face. And best of all? This text-worthy pumpkin pattern is simple enough for beginners to carve.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Goofy, sure, but this wacky pumpkin face is simple enough for kids to help you carve it.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

This purrfectly cute pumpkin carving stencil isn’t hard to create at home. You can skip the whiskers if your knife skills aren’t up to the job.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Not too scary for little ones, this template is mostly curved lines, making it easier for pumpkin carving novices.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

You and Van Gogh: This stencil offers a cool, twinkly evening scene that’s different than the usual Jack. Feel free to mix up where the stars go, based on where your pumpkin is flattest (and easiest to carve).

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

More for an expert hand, this pumpkin carving stencil requires a steady knife to make sure that the cat’s feet and tail don’t separate from the base. If you slip, you can always “piece” it back together with toothpicks.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Spooky gravestones are not difficult to cut out, but they make a creepy jack-o’-lantern nonetheless.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Watch for the eyes and teeth when you’re carving out this pumpkin template; the squares and circles are tricky if your knife is larger. Switch to a smaller blade for the detail work.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

This pumpkin carving template is more for the pros. Use a sharp, thin knife blade to trim away all the curls.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

This jack-o’-lantern’s template is a classic: part devilish grin, part evil genius. Enjoy this along with our other pumpkin carving stencils.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Who, who wants to make a different jack-o’-lantern this year? You do, with this easy, wide-image stencil.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Start with the quirky eyebrows first, then work your way down the face for an easier pumpkin carving experience.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

If you’re a little rusty in your pumpkin carving skills, try cutting out the entire triangle for eyes and half-circle for the mouth; you can always cut in eyeballs and teeth and spear them in with toothpicks. Plus, you can also carve a pumpkin with a power washer!

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Start slowly by lightly tracing the outline of the witch with your knife. Then go around again and cut deeper into the pumpkin to outline the figure in the template.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

This silly, almost human house will cast creepy shadows on the wall. If you’re unsure of your pumpkin carving skills, you can skip the extra cuts for the roof and simplify the entire template. Consider going completely DIY this Halloween with inspiration from this collection of duct tape costumes.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Pumpkin carving pros: Take it to the next level by adding an open-mouth scream to this eerie ghost template.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Trace the outline of the spider’s body with your knife, then use a thinner, sharp knife to really etch out the eight legs.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

You’ll be done with these pumpkin stencils in no time. Great for kids to help, and you can make more than one bat if your surface is large enough.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Some pumpkin carving ideas are more intricate than others. Watch for the tiny pieces between the skull top and bottom, and the bridge of the nose; you’ll want to carve the pumpkin carefully in those connecting spaces. A smaller paring knife might work well there.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

What a treat! A pumpkin carving template that’s sure to please any kid. Just watch for the spacing between scoops, which can be hard for beginners to get right.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Not all pumpkin carving stencils are set in stone. Once you get the base down, you can go free-form with the branches, letting the surface of your pumpkin be your guide to carving it.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Some pumpkin carving stencils are spooky. This creepy bird pattern can also be replicated in multiple times around the pumpkin, making for a spooky decoration à la Hitchcock’s The Birds. Amazing when lit.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Trick or treat! Put this pumpkin out on the porch if yours is the house giving out the best candy.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Do we have to spell it out for you? This pumpkin carving template makes for one silly jack-o’-lantern.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Got kids who love cars? This pumpkin template ought to drive them over the edge of happiness. Pumpkin carving stencils are meant to be different, and this one will appeal to kids of all ages.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Fall is in the air with this festive pumpkin template, which is easy to knock out in minutes.

Pumpkin Carving Stencils

As far as pumpkin carving stencils go, this one is the simplest of the simple. We won’t tell anyone you can make it with all easy, straight lines. For some more inexpensive decorating ideas, check out our favorite 15 Halloween decorations you can get on Amazon.

For more fun facts, costume ideas, traditions, candy inspiration, spooky entertainment and updates on how October 31 will look different this year, check out our Halloween Guide.