Unique designs for Halloween pumpkins have become a Halloween tradition. Whether carving intricate scenery or the President of the United states, there are a number of pumpkin designs available on the Net.

Pumpkin carving patterns can differ in many ways. Some people like to carve their pumpkins free hand while other prefer to trace a pattern or stencil onto their pumpkin then carve it out. Some people paint patterns on their pumpkins with water based paints. Patterns can be scary and frightening or show emotions such as happy, sad or even mad and scared. Some people like to carve scenes like a witch flying on her broom or haunted house.

While some people prefer using regular kitchen knives to carve their designs into their pumpkins, there are kits available for children. These kits include plastic knives, plastic pointers to poke holes in the pumpkin and a metal serrated knife. Most of these kits also include pencils and stencils.