The rectangle version of the square 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 over the next 3 stitches = dc3tog
5 double crochet over the next 5 stitches = 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