Continuous granny hearts

Materials 1.300 pounds/570 grams of DK/8ply yarn for 7 heart repeats like pictured (this will work with most yarns and the appropriate hook for the chosen yarn) 4.25 mm hook Needle for sewing in ends US Terms used Chain = Ch Double crochet =Dc Slip stitch = Slst 3 double crochet together in the same stitch = dc3tog 5 double crochet together in the same stitch = dc5tog Gauge is not important for this pattern Use the recommended hook for the yarn you are using Notes: you will not turn your work Chain stitches are always counted Across refers to across one side Around refers to around the whole blanket Stitches in ** are repeated Stitches in () are the corner stitches and stitch count Stitches in [] are repeated the stated amount of times for example [3dc] 3 X Stitches in {} are the heart stitches