60 Free Scroll Saw Patterns

Perfecting scroll work with your scroll saw is a delicate technique that takes some practice. I know, because it took me awhile to get decent. The good news is that you don’t have to look far to find some great free scroll saw patterns that you can use.

Downloadable Scroll Saw Patterns

Download your Christmas Ornament patterns here!

I link to each template, and you can grab your downloadable scroll saw patterns from their website.

Beginner Scroll Saw Patterns for Print

When I set out to select a range of the best scroll saw patterns for beginners, I looked for scroll saw projects that did not involve too many steps and was pretty easy to complete.

These are my top picks for beginner scrollwork patterns. Enjoy!

Add this adorable little bird feeder house to the outside of your home after you have mastered the scroll work necessary for this beginner piece.

Grab this free pattern for coasters, which are a great beginner scroll saw project as there is plenty of details included in the plans that will help guide you through the scroll work process.

These are scroll patterns to print that you can also use for Christmas time or any holiday.

You’ll be able to get the scroll saw woodworking patterns for this gone fishing lure sign by simply clicking download for the image. This free pattern is a little bit more complex than others on this list.

Mastering this geometric square will allow you to practice straight carving with your scroll saw to get the dynamic edges of the square.

Scroll saws are the perfect saw for kids to start on, and this scroll work project is perfect for the kids to play with. Puzzle patterns allow them to do the scroll work, and then play with the finished product.

Get ready for the holidays with this scroll saw pattern that is simple holiday-themed garland or mobile.

Download this easy to complete bear puzzle scroll saw pattern and get started on these fun woodworking projects that everyone in your family will enjoy making.

Scroll saws are perfect for lettering, and this plan has everything you need to make your own family sign to hang in your home.

This is a good scroll work plan for beginners because there is so much detailed information provided about the wood you should be using.

Make these useful and unique containers for your home with these complimentary basket scroll saw patterns.

A perpetual calendar is a manual calendar where you can endlessly adjust the date, month, and time of the year on a daily basis. This free pattern makes it much easier.

Create these cute and innovative magnet designs from basic scraps of wood with your scroll saw.

Style your books in the study, library, or home office with these creative and quirky book enders.

Whether you’re in need of a chopping board for your kitchen, or you’re thinking about using one for decorative food presentations, this design is pretty straight-forward.

This 3-piece wooden bamboo design contains detailed instructions of how to create them, as well as tips on using the best scroll saw blades.

Use your scroll saw to create a place to store all your door keys, car keys, receipts or anything else you might be holding when you enter the door with this leaf pocket dish pattern.

You never know who might need it, and your girlfriend would love this as a present.

Put a smile on grandma and grandpa’s faces as they see this beautiful DIY piece by you.

Give your neighbors and guests a cold shiver by creating these wooden Halloween skeleton scroll saw patterns.

For the elegant grand piano, these patterns make use of a wonderful and elegant design that can easily be recreated by woodworkers of all skill levels.

Have a long case clock lying around that’s too old-fashioned for your liking?

This pattern gives the actual furniture a new look and doesn’t require an expert’s mastery to be able to accomplish.

Coasters are usually used to protect the table’s surface or the cloth that covers it from the condensation flowing from a mug or glass.

Grab this array of shelf bracket patterns for your scroll saw.

These circular scroll saw patterns can stand on their own as an ornament on an awkwardly blank wall. You’ll need to make curved cuts to form the inner circle as part of your scrolling.

This vectorized pattern is the same as the last, though it makes more sense to put something inside the oval-shaped hole in the middle.

It’s a fresher look from the rectangular or circular shape of the first two mirror frame patterns.

Vintage cars have a certain, unexplainable quirkiness to them that’s timeless and ageless. Almost everyone can see their appeal at first glance.

If you have a strong Christian faith, a cross is important to have around the house – either on top of the entrance door frame or on a designated altar table.

Christmas always seems to be just around the corner, and if you’re tired of displaying the same set of Christmas ornaments imitating the nativity scene, here’s a new scroll pattern one that is a simple 3D decor project.

Download your Christmas Ornament patterns here!

This intarsia butterfly is a form of marquetry that looks difficult to make but really, there are lots of easy patterns that a scroller of any level can create. This butterfly intarsia is an example of the easy ones.

Scroll saws are the best power tool to make ornaments with. Make as many of these star ornaments as you want and hang them with an invisible nylon string, so the stars can twirl from the draft of the air conditioning or whiff of a fan.

If you’re not a fan of the Christmas tree that withers in just a few days, a good amount of these scroll saw tree design patterns can replace any live natural décor. 

This “Make Tea Not War” sign is for tea-lovers. It’s a gentle expression of their preference for tea over coffee without being aggressive about it.

This scroll saw pattern makes such a suitable gift for their teachers the next holiday or teachers’ day that comes around.

This teddy bear puzzle is something that can’t be handed to your kid, but it’s something he or she has to work for to get a teddy bear, a lesson that’s good to instill in them as early as possible..

This pattern is a race car puzzle which you make piece by piece and then put together to look like a race car. Paint each part a different color to resemble actual race cars.

If your boy is not much of a car person and would rather be an astronaut (I know I did at that young age), this space ship stand up puzzle will belong more on his shelf than the race car.

Some cats aren’t the most welcoming of hosts, but this one is an exception. The welcome plaque with a cat and flower silhouettes is an adorable sign to greet guests at the door.

As one of the most celebrated seasons in the country, Halloween, along with the Fourth of July, is an occasion you wouldn’t want to miss decorating for.

Advanced Scroll Saw Patterns for Download

This next set of patterns that you can download and print are a little trickier. Not only are they more intricate in how you’re using a scroll saw, but these advanced patterns many involve several different materials. 

You’ll probably need to keep the saw blade in continuos motion as you weave your way through the cuts on these advanced patterns.

This chipmunk scroll saw pattern will delight your heart as you work on creating this little woodland creature.

If you’re looking for scroll saw clock patterns, this is a favorite of mine. This scroll work plan has lots of intricate work that will test your skill level as a beginner.

With its designs dating back to the 19^th century, this footstool is a great vintage addition to any quirky living room.

Greet your guests with this easy to re-create welcome sign. It is simple yet features an elegant, intricate patterns that any woodworker of all skill levels can do.

This detailed wall shelf design is practical for any home improvement DIY-er. It’s an intricate pattern that is quite a challenge but it will allow you to practice working with your scroll saw blade.

Looking for a way to improve the look of your cabinets? I like this pattern because I think it is a very practical DIY scroll saw pattern.

Recreate this scroll saw project for yourself and hang it up on the wall of your living room or bedroom.

This corner shelf has an attractive pattern that makes  eye candy and provides extra space for things like frames of newer, more recent photos. It’s only made up of the flat shelf and the two sides that are the background for it.

The size of the box in this download is enough for little paraphernalia. It can be an accessory box or sewing kit, or a box to store all your ammo.

A major upgrade from the nativity scroll saw patterns for beginners, this advanced pattern comes out as a 3-dimensional and functional box.

A little less complicated than the boxes above, this love birds paper plate holder pattern is easier to understand and follow.

Chess pieces look like they could only be made by an expert with at least 50 years of experience, if not a machine. In reality, they could be made by yourself if you have the right pattern and instructions.

This large chess players set is a bigger version of the last. The pawns are 2.5 inches, almost the size of the king from the previous version, while the king in this pattern is 4.2 inches.

Playing cards are tough to keep when the box it came in doesn’t survive quite as long as the cards. This wooden card holder is a sturdy replacement that can protect your prized cards.

John 3:16 is a popular verse from the Bible but it’s still often used and printed as a constant reminder, especially by those who practice their faith religiously. This features the same scripture in classical patterns, with font surrounded by classy, intricate, and beautiful fretwork.

Make it a point to put pretty things in your office even if it’s just a cubicle. It will make work a lot more fun, and you get to use your scroll saw.

This instructional scroll saw patterns tells everything from how the box is done to how the nightlight is installed into the construction, so no unattractive wire is showing.

This witch’s brew layerscape is a stunning piece that really wows you at first sight. There’s depth and dimension, and it achieves the kind of spookiness that’s also adorable at the same time.

Halloween can’t come soon enough, but if you really don’t have much time for decorating, this pumpkin candle tray promises to “turn any candle into a seasonal decoration.”

Spiller plants are pretty and endearing, but finding a way to put them in an elevated place can be quite the struggle. The hardest part is actually assembling it, which this tutorial gives very detailed instructions for.

How Do You Turn a Picture into a Scroll Saw Pattern?

To turn a picture into a scroll saw pattern, you can follow these steps:

1. Choose the image: Select an image that you would like to turn into a scroll saw pattern. The simpler the image, the easier it will be to convert into a pattern.
2. Trace the image: Place the image under a transparent sheet and trace the outline with a pen or pencil. You can also use image tracing software like Adobe Illustrator to trace the image.
3. Simplify the image: Simplify the traced image by removing details and reducing the number of lines. The fewer lines there are, the easier it will be to follow when creating the scroll saw pattern.
4. Transfer the pattern to paper: Once simplified, transfer the pattern onto paper, using a pen or pencil. Make sure the lines are thick and clear.
5. Refine the pattern: Check the pattern for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments on your design. Its better to get it right here before you put it on the wood.
6. Transfer the pattern to wood: Trace the final pattern onto the wood piece you plan to use for the scroll saw project. Make sure to use a pen or pencil that will not smudge or rub off easily – I recommend a permanent marker.

These steps should help you turn a picture into a scroll saw pattern. With practice, you’ll get better at creating patterns and will be able to tackle more complex images.

Wrapping It Up

Scroll saws are the best tool for intricate woodworking, and these scrollwork patterns are the best that the internet has to offer. By simply downloading these patterns free of charge, you’ll have your own guide to print and work with on your next scroll saw wood project.

Most of the best scroll work patterns here are geared towards beginners, with a few for advanced scrollers.