Re-usable nappys, minefield! Help!

[mimpim]

I am six months pregnant with my first baby at mo and trying to weigh up the pros and cons of investing in re-usable nappys.
But the more I read, the more confused I get!
From whether or not I will be able to cope (I don't have a tumble dryer)to which ones to use!
And now I am reading about these wool wraps, I am a reasonable knitter with a knitter extrodinare for a mother, we love making things rather than buying, but do they go over re-usables or throwaways?
And where will I find patterns?
HELP!

i have the kooshie nappies. Have found them good though i do mix with disposables ie reusables during the day and if out all day and kooshie the rest of the time. wouold dry overnight by radiator. HTH

during the night i meant