I've got to second nonelvis; I've been toying with the idea of doing one of these for a friend who I know would cherish it, but the thought of all that intarsia...

Now that I think about it, though, a stranded knitting technique could potentially produce the desired result without creating a jillion tiny ends to weave in. Hmmm.

Anyway, can't wait to see the finished product; that's a mighty good friend!