I know how hard it is to find the right project to knit for the men in your life. Here's a few suggestions on what NOT to knit for him.
Number 1 - Not all Fair Isle is a good thing.
Number 2 - I suspect the dolman-sweater wearing man in this photo is pointing at all the passers-by who are doubled over in laughter.
Number 3 - How convenient that this vest can be unbuttoned from the bottom for extra waistline comfort. Check out the socks.
Number 4 - This one leaves me speechless.
Aren't vintage knitting patterns fun? These are all from a really nifty out-of-print book called Classic Knitting Patterns from the British Isles: Men's Hand-Knits from the 20's to the 50's by Jane Waller. Grab it if you find it used at http://www.bookfinder.com or someplace similar - there is a really neat pattern for the "Wonder-Sock... Ever New - no darning!!" and some nice fair isle and cables.
And I'm sure you'll need the patterns for the Bodybelt (to cinch in his out of control middle section) and the Bachelor's Tea Cosy. What single man today wouldn't love a hand knit tea cosy?