It is jack-o-lantern season, after all. And while pumpkin-hunting may be basic, your carvings don’t need to be. There are cool, unexpected patterns to be had—for free—all over the internet.

Brainstorming jack-o'-lantern ideas, of course! If you're looking to go beyond the classic toothy-smile-and-triangle-eyes design, here are 24 easy and unique pumpkin carving ideas to inspire you.

With skill levels from beginner to expert, you’ll find your favorite printable pumpkin templates to make a magical Halloween Jack-o-lantern ... even more pumpkin patterns or some great no ...

Connie Park Instead of cutting all the way through your pumpkin, try etching in your design. The fewer holes you carve into it, the longer your finished jack-o’-lantern will last. Try scraping ...

Rodney Green -- known as the "Hoosier Wood Guy" -- specializes in creating unusual bourbon barrel designs. He started carving Jack-o'-Lantern designs on bourbon barrels last year, and has already ...