Looking for free printable pumpkin carving patterns? There are a variety of places online where you can find places to download free pumpkin stencils. Some of the pumpkin patterns are cute and happy while others are downright frightening! Whether your looking for something simple and easy to cut or want to take on a pumpkin carving stencil with a more intricate design, there's something for everyone.

Before printing out a free pumpkin pattern that you've found online, be sure to click the image link so that you are looking at the full size image. By doing this you can avoid printing any unnecessary text or unwanted content. You should also make sure you have enough black in before printing a pumpkin stencil.

To secure the pattern to the pumpkin, use a bit of masking tape to hold it in place. Create an outline of the pattern by poking through the paper, into the pumpkin with a pin or sharp object. Once you've traced the pattern, you can go ahead and pull the paper off and start carving!

This page links to free Halloween pumpkin patterns and stencils that can be downloaded and printed.