Free pumpkin stencils
you can carve tonight.
1,200+ free pumpkin stencils, pumpkin patterns and pumpkin templates to print at home. Choose a theme and skill level, unlock the PDF with your email, then print, trace and carve.
Pumpkin patterns by theme
The themes carvers reach for first. Click one to see every stencil in that style.
New pumpkin stencils
Tiny Tyrant T. Rex Pumpkin Stencil
A cheerful Tyrannosaurus hatchling emerging from a cracked egg. Print a dinosaur pumpkin stencil with a cutout key and feature-by-feature carving steps.
Armored Ankylosaurus Pumpkin Stencil
An Ankylosaurus with a powerful armored body and club tail. Print the detailed cut-through pumpkin stencil with an individual carving guide.
Stampede T. Rex Pumpkin Stencil
A charging Tyrannosaurus in a dramatic full-body pose. Print a two-depth shaded dinosaur stencil and detailed scraping instructions.
Sunset Stegosaurus Pumpkin Stencil
A Stegosaurus with sweeping back plates in a bold silhouette. Print the dinosaur pumpkin stencil with a cutout key and individual instructions.
River Sail Spinosaurus Pumpkin Stencil
A Spinosaurus with a dramatic sail and sweeping tail. Print a two-depth shaded dinosaur stencil with detailed scraping instructions.
Thunder Jaw T. Rex Pumpkin Stencil
A roaring Tyrannosaurus head with sweeping jaws and bold teeth. Print this detailed cut-through dinosaur stencil with an individual carving guide.
Treetop Brachiosaurus Pumpkin Stencil
A long-necked Brachiosaurus reaching toward the treetops. Print a dinosaur pumpkin stencil with a cutout key and detailed carving steps.
Crest Call Parasaurolophus Pumpkin Stencil
A crested Parasaurolophus in a distinctive prehistoric portrait. Print this two-depth shaded pumpkin stencil with an individual scraping guide.
Apex Stare T. Rex Pumpkin Stencil
A close-up Tyrannosaurus portrait with an intense gaze. Use a two-depth shading map to carve a dramatic dinosaur portrait into your pumpkin.
Crown of Horns Triceratops Pumpkin Stencil
A proud Triceratops framed by its crown-like frill and three horns. Print the detailed cut-through stencil with a feature-by-feature carving guide.
Quiet Current Pumpkin Stencil
An original guardian shapes sweeping waves of sound. Create a two-depth shaded pumpkin using a printable depth map and individual scraping steps.
Orbit Otter Pumpkin Stencil
A confident otter hero lifts floating pebbles with outstretched paws. Print this pumpkin stencil with its cutout key and feature-by-feature guide.
By difficulty
From kid-safe first carves to multi-layer expert pieces.
Big shapes, short cuts. About 30 to 45 minutes from start to glow.
Plastic-tool friendly designs perfect for young carvers.
Detailed cuts and shading. Takes patience and a steady hand.
Multi-layer portraits and pro techniques. Hours of work.
How to use a pumpkin stencil
From "I picked one" to "it's lit on the porch" in under an hour.
Pick a stencil
Browse by theme or difficulty and open any pattern to see the details.
Print the PDF
Download the free PDF template and print it at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper.
Trace and carve
Tape it to your pumpkin, poke through the lines, then connect the dots.
Every theme, in one place
83+ themes. Click any chip to see every stencil in that style.
Pumpkin stencil questions
Are pumpkin stencils, pumpkin patterns and pumpkin templates the same?+
For pumpkin carving, these names usually mean the same thing: a design you print and transfer onto a pumpkin. Our pumpkin patterns and templates are PDF carving stencils. Choose a design, enter your email to unlock the file, then print and trace it. These are carving patterns rather than blank pumpkin outlines for paper crafts.
What is a pumpkin stencil?+
A pumpkin stencil is a printable pattern, sometimes called a pumpkin carving template, that you tape to a pumpkin and trace so your jack-o'-lantern comes out clean and even.
Are these pumpkin stencils really free?+
Yes. Every stencil on the site is a free PDF download. You just enter your email once to unlock the whole library.
What size pumpkin do I need?+
A medium round pumpkin, about 8 to 10 inches tall, works for most stencils. Larger pumpkins make detailed cuts easier, and smaller ones work well for simple designs.
What tools do I need to carve?+
A basic carving kit with a serrated saw, a poker, and a scoop covers most designs. For detailed stencils, a craft knife helps a lot.
How do I transfer the stencil to my pumpkin?+
Print the PDF on letter or A4 paper at 100% to start. Hold it against your pumpkin and adjust the print scale if needed. Tape it in place, transfer the outline with a poker tool, and follow the design's carving guide. Keep the marked bridges intact so enclosed shapes stay attached.
Can I use these stencils with kids?+
Yes. Look for stencils marked Easy or the For Kids collection. They use big shapes that work with plastic carving tools, with an adult on knife duty.
Ready to carve?
1,200+ free stencils across every difficulty and theme. Pick one, print it, and carve tonight.