Pattern Instructions

Hi! Have a question on a baby blanket pattern I have just started. The instructions say “K8; [P7, K7] eight times, K1”. Do I do what is in the brackets eight times as well?:??

The instructions say “K8; [P7, K7] eight times, K1”.
Do I do what is in the brackets eight times as well?

Actually, the ONLY thing that you do eight times is what is IN the brackets. K8. Work the brackets eight times. K1.

Thanks so much…really appreciate your help!