We are nearing Halloween, and people are decorating their homes in full swing, turning humble abodes into scary living spaces for ghosts and goblins. If you’re looking for Halloween decoration ideas with no time to buy or create complicated decorations, then go for the readily available Halloween decoration accessory: pumpkins.

Pumpkin carving is an age-old tradition for most American families to celebrate the creepy occasion wholeheartedly with their family members and friends. Now the question arises – what pattern to carve on pumpkins to make creative jack-o’-lanterns? You can also check out a useful pumpkin carving guide for help. Below, we have listed some cool and easy pumpkin carving ideas to inspire you.

Checkerboard pumpkin carving for a bold look.

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Cute home alone pumpkin carving design.

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It’s a perfect pumpkin carving pattern for wine lovers.

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Get into the Halloween spirit with a Frankenstein pumpkin.

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Arnold’s Maze pumpkin carving.

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Add some dino flair to your Halloween décor.

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Check out this awesome Gengar pumpkin carving.

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Pumpkin carved out with Boo letters.

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Cooking fans will love this Instant Pot pumpkin carving.

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Jigsaw carved on a pumpkin.

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Terrazzo pattern beautifully etched on a pumpkin.

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Get creative by carving a haunted house pumpkin.

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Face off pumpkin carving is easy and unique.

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Pumpkin face with braces for a fun twist!

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Cupcake Jack-o’-lantern looks impressive.

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You will admire this scaly mermaid pumpkin.

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The pumpkin fairy house will bring a magical touch.

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Traditional Halloween Pumpkin Will Add a Spooky Touch.

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A pumpkin carved into a pumpkin.

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Pumpkin carved with razor-sharp teeth is frightening as hell.

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A “puking pumpkin” is a fun Halloween decoration.

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A giant pumpkin eating a smaller pumpkin will give you David vs Goliath chills.

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Captain Jack-o’-lantern isn’t easy, but the result is worth it.

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Carving a pumpkin skull with an exposed squash brain.

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Pumpkins carved by midwives at a local Danish hospital.

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This Math pun pumpkin carving idea is really cool, isn’t it?

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Jack-o’-lanterns made with a power drill are soothing to the eye.

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Cute pumpkin decorations for your lawn will attract children.

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Haunted pumpkin house is worth giving a try.

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Glass marble pumpkin is indeed a beautiful mess.

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Also Read: Easy and Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Halloween, Fall

Carving some words on a pumpkin for the feast is a good idea.

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Farmhouse-inspired pumpkin is a ghetto of carved bumblebees.

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Furry foes on pumpkins will surely draw your cat’s attention.

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This uniquely carved Jack-o’-lantern has some dental problems.

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Make a cute black cat from two pumpkins and spray paint.

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A complete pumpkin family will deck the front porch of your home.

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Carving this pumpkin trailer will inspire you for life on the road.

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Show off your obsession for boating with a pumpkin carved in the shape of a pirate ship.

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Emoji carved pumpkin made using a paper stencil.

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What’s more fun for Starbucks fans than carving a coffee cup?

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Smoking pumpkin with razor-sharp teeth is spine-tingling.

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Minions on a pumpkin look cute and scary at the same time.

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Wicked witch pumpkin makes your home a house of horrors.

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A more detailed witch pumpkin carving pattern, complete with a hat.

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Pac-Man uncaged pumpkin carving pattern with large teeth.

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Drunk man pumpkin carving idea for Halloween.

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F1-themed carved pumpkin with iconic “Pirelli” lettering across the front.

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Pumpkin giving birth themed Halloween display.

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Skeleton hands making love sign carved pumpkin.

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Pumpkin ghosties with skeleton hands look really petrifying.

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Design your “Hocus Pocus Pumpkin” with carving.

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Skull and skeleton-inspired carvings have a genius hand behind them.

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Sugar skull pumpkin will be scary and sour for your guests.

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Jack Skellington Jack-o’-lantern is red hot scary.

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Nightmare carved pumpkin looks creepy with cannibal canines.

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Owl Jack-o’-lantern is a wicked addition to your outdoor.

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Spiderman Jack-o’-lantern is kids’ favorite.

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Mickey Mouse pumpkin is really adorable.

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Dog-o’-lantern is a replica of your puppy.

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Starry night pumpkin is all you need this Halloween.

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Constellation Jack-o’-lantern is something kids will love.

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Also Read: 15+ Most Unique Pumpkin Carvings by Pro Artists

Pumpkin black in fear is as dark as the devil.

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Pumpkin carving in Arabesque Mashrabiya style is really intriguing.

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A monster-eyed Jack-o’-lantern can scare anyone.

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Carved pumpkin house will be a great addition to your Halloween.

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Pumpkin prison is a hell in a cell.

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Cinderella’s carriage pumpkin is carved out of love and passion.

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Ghost Jack-o’-lantern is a work of an artist.

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Frankenstein Jack-o’-lantern with carved stitches is dead horrifying.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pumpkin is cute.

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Transformers-themed Jack-o’-lantern is carved out of science.

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Star Wars-inspired Jack-o’-lantern is what you need to destroy a planet.

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BB 8-inspired Jack-o’-lantern will help you fight against the Empire.

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Floral carving on a pumpkin looks adorably classy.

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Car and camper pumpkins with apple wheels are a fun carving.

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Spider pumpkin carving pattern is an old-school tradition.

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This googly eye carving on pumpkins will definitely keep Peeping Toms away.

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Cookie Monster pumpkin is your kids’ best friend.

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Oozing pumpkin is creepy at first sight, but cute as an afterthought

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Squirrels carved out pumpkins this year.

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A pumpkin monster with tongue and eyes oozing out can scare anyone.

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COVID-19 pumpkin carving design is something that can’t be ignored.

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You can try any of these pumpkin carving designs and patterns according to your level of skill. We’re sure this will help, and your pumpkin decoration will be the craziest in your neighborhood.

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Happy is a detail-oriented content writer who has been exploring topics like furniture design, smart home technology, camper trailers, and home décor for over seven years. He is a native of the Himalayas and a graduate of Himachal Pradesh University. Beyond writing, he enjoys web research, SEO, and Instagram marketing. When not writing, you can cross him on a hike or find him immersed in Pahari music.

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