Free Pumpkin Stencils for Halloween

Let's be frank: This guy is a block head. But we love him anyway!

To use, open the PDF pattern and print. Size the pattern on a copier if needed. Tape it to your pumpkin and poke the outline of the pattern with a pin before carving. Use these directions for all stenciling.

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• Get the Frankenstein Face stencil.

Guess which holiday this guy loves? Spell out the season by carving the words into your pumpkin.

• Get the Halloween Mouth stencil.

Get mischevious this Halloween! Fangs and big eyes peer out from this carving.

• Get the Horned Grin stencil.

Roar onto the scene with a pumpkin that could show off your Zodiac sign (talking to you, Leos!), or could simply show that you're king of the neighborhood.

• Get the Lion stencil.

Crack a smile when you're carving -- just like this happy fellow!

• Get the Wide Smile stencil.

Sink your teeth into this clever carving.

• Get the Vampire and Fangs stencil.

Watch this step-by-step tutorial to learn some surprising tips and tricks to achieve a perfectly carved pumpkin.

Hang around this guy long enough and you're sure to elicit laughs.

• Get the Round-Face stencil.

Strategize for your best-ever Halloween pumpkin! Celebrate your inner gamer with a cute chess piece carving.

• Get the Chess Piece stencil.

He's got his (one) eye on you! Carve a simple ghoul that is sure to attract stares.

• Get the Cyclops stencil.

Who needs a full set of chompers when you've got a grin this goofy? This guy will light up your Halloween display.

• Get the Missing-Teeth stencil.

This cat must have seen a ghost.

• Get the Cat stencil.

This fun stencil will have you ready for hoards of trick-or-treaters.

• Get the Trick-or-Treat stencil.

This skeleton stencil is scared speechless.

• Get the Spooky Skeleton stencil.

Turn your pumpkin into a graveyard with this bony stencil.

• Get the Skeleton stencil.

This cat stencil is so cute, you might find yourself wanting to cuddle with your jack-o'-lantern.

• Get the Feline stencil.

This vampire has its next prey in sight. Carve him in celebration of Halloween evening's shadowy figures.

• Get the Vampire Face stencil.
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Making a fowl pumpkin with this stencil is sure to be a hoot.

• Get the Owl stencil.
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This creepy face will scare more than just the crows away.

• Get the Scarecrow stencil.

Carve Halloween wishes for all who pass by your yard.

• Get the Happy Halloween stencil.

A bewitching stencil will turn your yard into the perfect hangout for ghouls around the neighborhood.

• Get the Witch stencil.

Trace this bat image onto your pumpkin, and it just might take a quick flight around the block.

• Get the Spooky Bat stencil.
• Get more classic Halloween stencils.

A full moon is the perfect backdrop for a howling wolf.

• Get the Howling Wolf stencil.

A smiling pumpkin will get everyone in the Halloween spirit.

• Get the Smiley Face stencil.

This spooky crow might have guests flying away before they even get to the door.

• Get the Creepy Crow stencil.

A cheesy grin will have your pumpkin ready for his closeup.

• Get the Say Cheese stencil.

When this scary tree came to life, even the bats were spooked.

• Get the Haunted Tree stencil.

No kids will steal candy when this snarling pumpkin is looking.

• Get the Snarling Face stencil.

Even with his long fangs, this goofy Dracula looks friendly.

• Get the Vampire stencil.

A full moon makes for a bright stroll through the woods for a buck.

• Get the Deer stencil.

Create a graveyard by carving this tombstone stencil into a grouping of pumpkins.

• Get the Tombstone stencil.

A creeping cat is on the lookout for spooky creatures.

• Get the Cat in the Moon stencil.